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    Buffer Zones: Our Reproductive Right

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    When trying to access abortion services, people are being met with harsh protests and distressing intimidation – sometimes even trying…

    #Health and Wellbeing, #Human Rights, #Justice
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    MSYPs collaborate to work on mental health improvements

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    In May 2022, three MSYPs – Abbie, Eilidh and Crisantos – led a workshop with leads and members from the…

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    Young people need to know when their rights will be protected

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    I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak to the Scottish cabinet alongside members of the Scottish Youth Parliament…

    #Cabinet, #Human Rights, #UNCRC
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    Engaging with young people to improve mental health services

    Mental health and wellbeing effect all young people in Scotland, and it is high on many MSYP’s agendas. In December…

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    Standing up for young people’s rights in education

    Assessments in Scottish education are, for the third year in a row, taking place in a climate of uncertainty. This…

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    Raising young people’s voices at COP26

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    COP26 will be coming to Glasgow between 1st and 12th November. Here is Mollie McGoran MSYP, Trustee and Convener of…

    #COP26, #Environment, #Human Rights, #Participation
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    What can we do to tackle domestic abuse in Scotland?

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    T/W: This blog contains themes of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Earlier in the week, my first blog (which you…

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    Gender Based Violence and Domestic Abuse – what it is and how we can take action

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    T/W: This blog contains themes of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline saw a…

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    Why Pride is still important

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    1,580. That’s the number of aggravated sexual orientation based crimes charged between 2020 and 2021, according to the Crown Office…

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    Participatory budgeting for a rights based approach to recovery

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    Hi everyone, my name is Ellie Craig. I am the MSYP for Glasgow Cathcart and the Deputy Convener of the…

    #Bounce Back, #Education, #Human Rights
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