Primary school children from Glasgow will perform at an anti-sectarianism event on Monday watched by the Community Safety Minister.

Fergus Ewing (pictured) will be in the audience at the event staged to "celebrate" the work being done to tackle the social problem. Three schools are involved in the performance at the Scottish Youth Theatre in Glasgow.

Organisations including Sense Over Sectarianism, Nil By Mouth, Iona Community and Youth Link Scotland are also involved.

Mr Ewing said: "For far too long sectarianism has plagued the lives of many of our people. Tackling discrimination, wherever and whenever it arises, is the responsibility of us all.

"But it is important that we celebrate the work that is being done to tackle and prevent sectarianism in Scotland. I am looking forward to seeing the performances from the pupils later today.

"The work being done in our schools will be the key to eventually eradicating sectarianism."

Children from St Benedicts, Crookstone Castle and St Marnocks primary schools in Glasgow will perform.

Mr Ewing said the Scottish Government's strategy on tackling sectarianism is based on funding "key projects".

He added: "Sectarianism has blighted Scotland for too long. But working together we are committed to building a Scotland where sectarianism is a thing of the past, a Scotland that recognises and celebrates that all our faiths and cultures make us a better, stronger nation."

On Wednesday he announced to Parliament he would review football banning orders as part of the Government's attempt to tackle the issue.

Labour leader Iain Gray later said the Government has "weak commitment" to stopping sectarianism.