Celebrating ten years of votes for 16 and 17 year olds in Scotland!
SYP has been campaigning for Votes at 16 since we were established in 1999, and it…
Young People and the Future of Scotland – new report published!
In February 2025, the Scottish Youth Parliament was asked by the Scottish Government to work alongside Futures Practitioners from…
#CabinetTakeover 2024: Increase mental health training and education
In November 2024, Sophie Kerrigan MSYP and Skye Morgan MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister…
The role of men and boys in tackling sexism in the workplace
This year marked the 20th annual Festival of Politics held at The Scottish Parliament in August every year. There…
MSYPs discuss ending gender-based violence at SYP82
At the beginning of November, over 30 MSYPs from across Scotland came together to debate and discuss different solutions…
#CabinetTakeover 2024: Investing in and protecting youth work services
In November 2024, Hamish Nott MSYP and Daniela Onyewuenyi MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister…
25 years of youth voice and devolution: SYP82 in Parliament
Since 2017, SYP has been working in partnership with the Scottish Parliament to increase young people’s representation and involvement…
#CabinetTakeover 2024: Ending gender-based violence
In November 2024, Martha Dickie MSYP and Esperanza Giesen MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister…
Our experience as Anti-Racist Champions
By Daniela Onyewuenyi MSYP and Shafa Waqas MSYP How ARC Began Daniela: In March 2024, SYP’s…
Reflecting on our SQA Advisory Group – young people’s views on qualifications and assessments
Between 2021 and 2024, the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) worked in partnership with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) on…