Vanessa Redgrave: Human Rights, The Basis For Democracy

Oscar winner and UNICEF Ambassador, Vanessa Redgrave, presents her view that without human rights there is no democracy and discusses how her professional life connects with her political principles. Chaired by George Reid MSP, Presiding Officer.

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People And The Land 4: Pride Of Place

Julie Proctor

How does the connection between people and the land find expression in towns and cities? Julie Proctor Chief Officer of Greenspace Scotland argues that we need to consider greenspace as the new "community centre" in our urban neighbourhoods - one that offers social justice as well as breathing spaces, meeting spaces and learning space.

Singing For Freedom

Mairi Munro

The song of the people has been a powerful force in South Africa. Music has the power to protest, to encourage and to proclaim a vision for a better world. This workshop, led by Mairi Munro of the Iona Community, is an opportunity to learn and sing together some songs from the apartheid and post-apartheid era. No musical expertise necessary. You may even find your hips swaying!

People And The Land - The Global Connection

Grassroots and Andy Wightman

Grassroots are a performing arts organisation from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, who use dance, drama and music to empower local communities. As part of their UK tour, Grassroots will lead this session with a performance. Join Grassroots, and Andy Wightman, leading commentator and writer on land issues in Scotland, in the discussion after the play.

Parliamentary Questions

Brian Taylor

Take part in lively and stimulating political debate with some of the Parliament’s leading politicians. MSPs from across the parties discuss your topical questions. Chaired by BBC Scotland’s Brian Taylor.

14.30 (15.30)
Committee Room 1

Build Your Own Politician

Electoral Commission

What does your perfect politician look like? Join in this hands-on workshop led by the Electoral Commission and create your political ideal. This session may be messy! - Participants 14-18 years.

Odd Times At Edinburgh

Dr Anne Lorne Gillies

Scottish Speaker of the Year 2005 and distinguished singer, writer and broadcaster, Dr Anne Lorne Gillies, performs for the first time ever in a Parliament her acclaimed one-woman play with songs about the life and times of Lady Nairne, by far Scotland’s most popular song-writer after Robert Burns and a fervent Jacobite. The play also examines the “odd” political situation of Edinburgh in the year 1822 shortly after the visit to Scotland of King George IV.