Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Week 2026

The motion

That the Parliament recognises Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Week 2026, which takes place from 16 to 20 November; welcomes this year’s theme, "Be Unique – Bullying is wrong. Let’s get along", led by Scotland’s anti-bullying service, respectme; notes with concern research indicating that one in three young people experience bullying from their peers at school; acknowledges the significant and potentially long-lasting impact that bullying can have on children and young people’s confidence, mental health and wellbeing, particularly where bullying is motivated by prejudice or targets an individual’s identity; believes that every child and young person has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and included, regardless of their background, identity or differences; commends respectme for its continued work in raising awareness, challenging prejudice and providing resources and support to schools, families and youth organisations across Scotland; welcomes the launch of the Be Unique film and animation, which features the voices of children and young people and celebrates the differences that make everyone unique; encourages schools, youth groups and communities across Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, and throughout Scotland, to participate in Anti-Bullying Week activities, and reaffirms the importance of creating a culture of kindness, respect and inclusion in which bullying is challenged, diversity is celebrated and every young person is supported to be themselves.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

SNP 15 Con 2 Green 2 Lab 2 Reform 2 Ind 1

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