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#SYPlatform: What’s been happening at SYP?

Welcome to #SYPlatform – your fortnightly update on everything happening across SYP. From meeting young people at a youth centre…

#Cabinet, #Campaigns, #Environment, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    #SYPlatform: What’s been happening at SYP?

    Welcome to #SYPlatform – your fortnightly update on everything happening across SYP. From meeting young people at a youth centre…

    #Cabinet, #Campaigns, #Environment, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    SYP’s New Team Ready to Lead!

    Last weekend, young people leading the way at the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) – our newly elected Board Members, Conveners,…

    #Campaigns, #Equality, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    Youth Ethics Advisory Panel (YEAP): Iain Pretswell MSYP’s Insights

    The Youth Ethics Advisory Panel (YEAP) is a partnership between the Scottish Youth Parliament and Police Scotland, giving young people…

    #Equality, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    Youth Project Puts Mental Health First Online 

    Today (Friday, 10 October 2025) marks World Mental Health Day, and a group of young people from across Scotland are…

    #Education, #Mental Health, #Scottish Youth Parliament
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    Young People Lead the Way Ahead of Scotland’s Cabinet Takeover 

    Last weekend, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) led the way at a Residential focused on shaping bold, youth-driven…

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    The Role of Youth Parliaments in Fostering Peaceful Societies – Hamish’s evidence to the UN Human Rights Council

    In June 2025, MSYPs took part in a focus group with the Child and Youth Rights Unit of the Office…

    #Human Rights, #Public Transport, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #United Nations
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    We’re all in for Black History Month!

    As celebrations for Black History Month kick off across the UK, we’re proud to celebrate the contributions of young people…

    #Campaigns, #Equality, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    We Have a New Board!

    We’re pleased to announce the election of our new Board this week, who are ready to lead the Scottish Youth…

    #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    From Sitting to Action: This Week at SYP 

    Our 83rd National Sitting took place in Paisley this past weekend, bringing MSYPs together to share their views on today’s…

    #DearScotlandsFuture, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    We launched bold new youth-led manifesto

    Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) from across Scotland came together on Saturday, 06 September, to launch our brand-new…

    #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    Meaningful Participation at the United Nations Economic and Social Council Youth Forum 2025

    In April 2025, Mariah Ichakpa MSYP (Aberdeen Central) was selected to attend the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN…

    #Human Rights, #Sustainable Development Goals, #UNCRC, #United Nations, #Youth Participation
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    We’re setting out Scotland’s future at the next SYP National Sitting 

    fbpic- Scottish Youth Parliament. Day two of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) sitting today at the Scottish Parliament Holyrood Edinburgh. Scotland Scottish politics. Saturday 2 November 2024.

    As the democratic voice of Scotland’s young people, we’re looking forward to meeting with all members at the next National…

    #Equality, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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