Anti-racist education: breaking the mould
My name is Crisantos Ike. Before I became a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament, I never would have…
My Story: Omar Taher MSYP
My story begins in Lebanon, a once-beautiful Mediterranean country that wasn’t always at war. With beautiful landscapes infused with…
Scotland’s Urgent Need for Rent Controls
The inaccessibility of housing, especially to young people, is at a point of crisis. Action must be taken…
Holocaust Education – Is Scotland falling behind?
Unlike in England and much of Europe, there is no formal requirement for teachers to educate their pupils about…
Buffer Zones: Our Reproductive Right
When trying to access abortion services, people are being met with harsh protests and distressing intimidation – sometimes even…
MSYPs collaborate to work on mental health improvements
In May 2022, three MSYPs – Abbie, Eilidh and Crisantos – led a workshop with leads and members from…
Young people need to know when their rights will be protected
I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak to the Scottish cabinet alongside members of the Scottish Youth…
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…
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.
Raising young people’s voices at COP26
COP26 will be coming to Glasgow between 1st and 12th November. Here is Mollie McGoran MSYP, Trustee and Convener…