Graphic with a pink background. It says "Leading for everyone" at the top in bold letters. Underneath is a picture of a waving progress pride flag. Then it says "Read more:" with an arrow pointing to the right. At the bottom is a white banner which says "Scottish LGBTQIA+ Manifesto 2026-2031". The logos for Equality Network, Scottish Trans, Leap Sports, LGBT Youth Scotland and LGBT Health and Wellbeing are on the right side.
Graphic with a pink background. It says "Since the last election, we have experienced a rising and toxic anti-LGBTQIA+ climate in Scotland. This is particularly in relation to trans and non-binary people. As a community, LGBTQIA+ people continue to bear the brunt of an increasingly polarised world where our existence is repeatedly called into question, and our identities are used for political point scoring. The responsibility for tackling these challenges sits with all of our elected representatives. While parliament and politics should be a setting for forthright and frank debate, it should not come at the expense of the humanity of the people that find themselves at the heart of the debates." There is an arrow pointing to the right. At the bottom is a white banner which has the logos for Equality Network, Scottish Trans, Leap Sports, LGBT Youth Scotland and LGBT Health and Wellbeing.
Graphic with a pink background. It says "We call on all MSPs to: Emphasise the importance of universal human rights and respect the fundamental dignity of all members of society, even those we disagree with or who live different lives to us. And to:" There is an arrow pointing to the right. At the bottom is a white banner which has the logos for Equality Network, Scottish Trans, Leap Sports, LGBT Youth Scotland and LGBT Health and Wellbeing.
Graphic with a pink background. It says "Integrate these principles into all areas of their parliamentary, portfolio and constituency work Champion these values when debating and discussing policy, when voting on legislation and making public statements Demonstrate how it is in Scotland’s best interests to ensure everyone feels invested in their own rights and the rights of others Ensure these principles are held even in difficult times, or when human rights are framed as contentious Treat all colleagues and constituents with respect, dignity and courtesy" At the bottom is a white banner which has the logos for Equality Network, Scottish Trans, Leap Sports, LGBT Youth Scotland and LGBT Health and Wellbeing.
Since the last election, we've experienced a rising anti-LGBTQIA+ climate in Scotland - particularly in relation to trans & non-binary people. We face an increasingly polarized world where our existence is repeatedly called into question, & our identities are used for political & media point scoring
