Over 130 women will gather in the Debating Chamber of the Scottish Parliament tomorrow for an event ahead of International Women’s Day.
The theme of this year’s event will be to celebrate and recognise the achievements of women during the pandemic. Held with support from the Scottish Women’s Convention, the event will begin at 2pm on Saturday 5 March. It will also be broadcast live.
Chaired by the Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP, women who have come from communities across the country, will hear from a number of speakers including:
The Rt. Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP, First Minister;
Professor Linda Bauld, The Bruce and John Usher Chair of Public Health at the University of Edinburgh;
Actress Carmen Pieraccini;
Brenda King MBE.
The Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP said: “This event will bring together women from across Scotland to celebrate their achievements and share their collective ambition to build a better and more sustainable country as we start to think about our recovery from the pandemic.
“Women from the world of politics, academia and entertainment will share their perspective. My hope is that the day will raise aspirations of what we can achieve together.”
Agnes Tolmie, Chair, Scottish Women’s Convention, said; ““The SWC has been showcasing Women in Scotland’s contributions to their communities throughout the pandemic. We are proud of the range of achievements of women during one of the most difficult periods of our history.
“We are looking forward to an afternoon of inspiring and motivational contributions which showcase women in Scotland’s achievements. We will also hear how women have become empowered to be part of the solution to making Scotland a greener, fairer nation.”
The event will be available to watch on SPTV from 2pm on Saturday 5 March.
Indicative timings are below:
2.00pm Welcome by the Presiding Officer
2.05pm Opening remarks from Agnes Tolmie
2.10pm First Minister, the Rt. Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP
2.30pm Professor Linda Bauld
Cross Party Panel of MSPs
3.00pm Pam Gosal MSP
3.05pm Maggie Chapman MSP
3.10pm Christina McKelvie MSP
3.15pm Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP
3.20pm Panellist Q&A
3.50pm Brenda King MBE
4.00pm Carmen Pieraccini
4.15pm Event close
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