What can we do to tackle domestic abuse in Scotland?
T/W: This blog contains themes of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Earlier in the week, my first blog…
Gender Based Violence and Domestic Abuse – what it is and how we can take action
T/W: This blog contains themes of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline…
Why Pride is still important
1,580. That’s the number of aggravated sexual orientation based crimes charged between 2020 and 2021, according to the Crown Office…
Participatory budgeting for a rights based approach to recovery
Hi everyone, my name is Ellie Craig. I am the MSYP for Glasgow Cathcart and the Deputy Convener of…
Periods Don’t Stop for a Pandemic
SYP’s Bounce Back campaign calls for a human rights based approach to the recovery from…
The Separated Children of Afghanistan
The rise to power of the Taliban in Afghanistan over recent weeks was a shock and a horror to…
It’s Time to Take MLMs Out of Commission
I’m sure we all know someone in an MLM (multi-level marketing scheme); that’s how widespread and embedded they are…
Tackling racial inequalities in Scotland – is it worth it?
At a time when decision makers are pressured to tackle the fall-out from the Covid-19 pandemic on numerous fronts,…
How emotional literacy can help young people’s mental health
In SYP’s current national campaign, Bounce Back, mental health and wellbeing was identified by young…
Youth Work – supporting young people through Scotland’s recovery
As Scotland recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, youth work will be more important than ever to Scotland’s young people.