motion_title: International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Amendment 1)
motion_text: that amendment S6M-07852.1, in the name of Michael Marra, which seeks to amend motion S6M-07852, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on international day of women and girls in science, be agreed to.
  S6M-07852.1: As an amendment to motion S6M-07852 in the name of Jamie Hepburn (International Day of Women and Girls in Science), insert at end "; recognises that gender inequality in participation in science and other STEM subjects starts at a young age, and considers that Scotland’s schools have a vital role to play in ensuring that STEM subjects are available to young women and encouraging young women to consider careers in science."
  
  Original motion(S6M-07852):
  That the Parliament commends the International Day of Women and Girls in Science as a celebration of the achievements of generations of female scientists; recognises that female scientists and innovators are integral to Scotland’s world-leading science and research excellence, and addressing the global challenges faced; affirms its commitment to tackle gender inequality across different areas of the education and learning landscape, and commends the support given by a range of organisations in helping to drive forward the Scottish Government’s commitment to gender equality in science.
  
  Original motion(S6M-07852):
  That the Parliament commends the International Day of Women and Girls in Science as a celebration of the achievements of generations of female scientists; recognises that female scientists and innovators are integral to Scotland’s world-leading science and research excellence, and addressing the global challenges faced; affirms its commitment to tackle gender inequality across different areas of the education and learning landscape, and commends the support given by a range of organisations in helping to drive forward the Scottish Government’s commitment to gender equality in science.