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    Can peer support help young people who are feeling low?

    Three quarters of young people believe that talking to a friend is a way they can get support if they…

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    Rights! The Missing Piece: a finished jigsaw is just the beginning

    ‘Rights! The Missing Piece’ is a resource made by Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) to call for a…

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    Young people hold the balance of power in this election

    Aged 18+ and registered to vote? Still umming and ahing about whether to make your way down to the polling…

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    What does Article 12 mean to you?

    Today we’re celebrating 30 years of the United Nation Rights of the Child (UNCRC) – otherwise known as World Children’s…

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    The lowdown on SYP70

    In October over 100 MSYPs gathered in Dunfermline High School, Fife, for our 70th National Sitting (otherwise known as #SYP70)!…

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    A walk through Scottish democracy

    On the 29th June 2019, the Scottish Parliament celebrated its 20th anniversary. We, the Scottish Youth Parliament, celebrated the same…

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    A milestone in children’s rights protection

    On Thursday 3rd October 2019 Jack Dudgeon MSYP, Chair of SYP, delivered a celebratory speech on the passing of the…

    #Human Rights, #UNCRC
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    Building a better Europe with children

    From 29th to 31st October, delegates from across Europe gathered in Opatija, Croatia, to explore how we can build a better Europe…

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    Scotland’s Young People are Standing Against Suicide

    It’s suicide prevention week. Suicide is a terrifying word, it carries horrendous weight and heartbreaking memories for some, but we mustn’t…

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    Young people are integral to reach climate targets

    On Wednesday 7th August, I attended a Scottish Government Travelling Cabinet event in Stirling with fellow MSYPs to address the…

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