That's all from the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 3 March 2015.
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Ms Hyslop says Ms Slessor's work with twins was what she was most proud of.
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop says she is very clear she wants to see women of Scotland recognised.
Ms Hyslop says there is a need for equality for girls across the world.
She says Mary Slessor was an amazing woman and a great role model for today's girls.
Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald says today he has proposed to NHS Grampian that the replacement for Aberdeen maternity hospital be named the Mary Slessor woman's hospital.
Each year IWD is celebrated on March 8 and the theme this year is 'Make It Happen'.
The first IWD was held in 1911.
Thousands of events occur to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.
Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser says he understands the parliament has a family connection with Mary Slessor, as the deputy presiding officer John Scott says he is her cousin, twice removed.
Labour MSP Patricia Ferguson says Mary Slessor chose to live outside the missionary compound, to dress and eat as those around her.
Ms Ferguson says Ms Slessor made many friends amongst the Nigerian people.
Ms Slessor is as remarkable as David Livingstone, says the Labour MSP.
A memorial commemorating Scots missionary Mary Slessor was unveiled in Dundee in January.
The Mary Slessor Foundation commissioned the city centre memorial with help from a number of city groups.
The stone carries a bronze plaque detailing the life and work of the former jute weaver.
Mary Slessor was a pioneer in the area of twins, fighting beliefs that twins were the work of the devil, requiring one twin to die.
Ms Marra says Mary Slessor set out to teach, worship and help those around her in Nigeria, adopting children, working as a missionary and a mother.
Ms Slessor saved many lives in her time in Nigeria.
The Labour MSP says the importance of Mary Slessor's as a historical figure as a Scot, a woman and the first female magistrate in the British Empire should be recognised.
She says that her accomplishments should especially be highlighted on International Women's Day 2015 to celebrate her work in helping create a future for women that is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.
In her motion Ms Marra highlights the centenary of the death of Mary Slessor, the missionary who left the slums of Dundee at the age of 28 and went on to save hundreds of lives and promote women's rights in Calabar in Nigeria.
Ms Marra commends the Mary Slessor Foundation's work with a number of people, companies and organisations to organise a series of events throughout the centenary year and welcomes the launch of these events with the unveiling of a commemorative standing stone and plaque in front of Dundee's Steeple Church.
Labour MSP Jenny Marra is leading a debate on celebrating Mary Slessor on International Women's Day 2015.
MSPs will now vote on the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill at decision time.
Ms Burgess says she does not appreciate the message that Labour are putting out that the government does not care about families under exceptional pressure.
The minister says the government is very clear that cash should be the default payment for crisis grants.
Welfare Minister Margaret Burgess says the support across the chamber for the principles of the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill is strong.
Ms Burgess says she wants to make absolutely clear that families under exceptional pressure will be able to access welfare funds.
If we don't get royal assent we wont be able to help vulnerable people, she insists.
Mr Macintosh says the legislation is a nod in the right direction but it is critical we get the principles right from the start, but he is not sure we have.
Labour MSP Ken Macintosh says he hopes the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill will be passed unanimously at decision time.
Mr Macintosh says this is not a particularly earth shattering piece of legislation but it's an important one.
He says he has some optimism the appointment of an ombudsman will help.
Conservative MSP Annabel Goldie says the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill rightly recognises the relevance and importance of using local authorities for key welfare provision.
The bill provides a vital local link to people, she says.
Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott says he strongly supports the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill.
Mr Scott says it is without doubt painful and extremely difficult for people who need to access the funds.
SNP MSP Christina McKelvie says currently the welfare funds provide a vital means of support for vulnerable, low income households who are in or at risk of crisis.
Ms McKelvie says the funds play an important and preventative role providing a safety net, enabling people to live independently.
Conservative MSP Alex Johnstone says not many people were opposed to moving away from the concept of loans to grants.
Mr Johnstone says he disagrees with most of his fellow MSPs on the issue of outsourcing the administration of the welfare funds.
Mr McMahon says Scottish Labour very much backs the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill but he says the principles of dignity and choice for applicants should have been enshrined on this bill.
Mr McMahon says to put families in exceptional need in guidance but not on the face of the bill is a "cop out".
Mr McMahon says there are disappointments with the bill.
He says it is completely incomprehensible why dignity has not been enshrined by the bill and why the government refused to put families in exceptional need on the face of the bill.
Welfare Reform Committee convener Michael McMahon is leading the debate for Labour.
From April 2013, changes to the DWP Social Fund scheme meant that Crisis Loans and Community Care Grants stopped.
These have been replaced by the Scottish Welfare Fund (SWF), delivered by councils. The fund provides two types of grant:
Ms Burgess says items awarded must meet the need of the individual.
The Scottish Welfare Fund is a budget limited fund and it needs to be able to help as many people as it can, which for many local authorities is helped by providing goods, she says.
However in terms of crisis grants cash payments should be the norm, she says.
Ms Burgess says the competence around putting families under pressure on the face of the bill are well rehearsed, but families under exceptional pressure can access the crisis funds.
The ministers says many of the stakeholders say they do not wish private sector firms to provide welfare funds.
Ms Burgess says the majority of evidence the Welfare Reform Committee heard on the legislation at Stage one had been supportive.
Ms Burgess says the Welfare Funds Bill will provide a permanent and reliable safety net for vulnerable people.
We now move to the final debate on the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill.
Ms McDougall is speaking to her amendment calling for the annual reporting on the delivery of welfare funds.
Ms McDougall's amendment is defeated.
Labour MSP Margaret McDougall says her amendment emphasises that the particular needs and choices of applicants are to be considered, allowing cash rather than by kind help, treating people with dignity and respect.
Welfare Minister Margaret Burgess says the government has been clear that speed is key for applicants accessing crisis grant.
Ms Burgess says the maximum of two days to access crisis grants is to make clear the importance of speedy access.
She says the amendment supports the approach of the current guidance and therefore she accepts the amendment.
It is duly passed unanimously.
Labour MSP Ken Macintosh speaks to his amendments relating to the timescale for dealing with applications for assistance.
Mr Macintosh says the affect of his amendment would mean that decisions on crisis grants were made immediately or by the next day at the latest.
Mr Macintosh sees his amendments relating to qualifying individuals for welfare funds defeated.
He had argued to put families under exceptional pressure on the face of the bill.