Annie Lennox to appear at Commonwealth Day event at Holyrood

SCOTTISH pop diva Annie Lennox will be back at Holyrood this week as part of Commonwealth Day.

The Aberdeen-born star will address an audience at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday on the development of the UNAIDS targets, particularly in relation to Preventing Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV.

She will be speaking in her capacity as Special Envoy of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Scotland branch.

“I am delighted that Annie Lennox, as CPA Scotland’s Special Envoy, is here,” Scottish Parliament Presiding Officer, Tricia Marwick said.

“She is an inspirational campaigner who has brought passion and insight into the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Scottish Parliament is extremely proud of its association with her work.”

MSPs will hold a members’ debate on the issue on Wednesday.

“Commonwealth Day is an opportunity for the Scottish Parliament to focus beyond our borders and draw attention to the connections that we have made across the globe,” Ms Marwick added.

“In celebrating Commonwealth Day, the Scottish Parliament also celebrates the role of democracy, seeking to advance knowledge and understanding of democratic principles through its participation.”

The theme for Commonwealth Day 2012 is ‘Connecting Cultures’.