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    Scottish Youth Parliament Showcases UNCRC in Action at UK Youth Parliament Annual Conference 

    With a strong background in children’s rights and advocacy, a group of us travelled to Brighton last weekend to represent…

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    UK Government backs Votes at 16 as we celebrate 10 years of youth enfranchisement in Scotland

    Ten years after MSPs passed the Votes at 16 Bill in Scotland, we welcome Westminster’s plans to make it a…

    #Campaigns, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC, #Votes at 16
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    Public Transport Should be Accessible to All of US

    Yesterday (Wednesday, 09 July 2025), a group of us met with government officials in Glasgow to call for a more…

    #Cabinet, #Campaigns, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament
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    We’re Carrying Out Groundbreaking Manifesto Analysis to Shape Future Policy! 

    A group of MSYPs from across Scotland are joining forces this month to spotlight the issues young people care about…

    #Environment, #Equality, #Human Rights, #Mental Health, #Scottish Youth Parliament
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    MSYPs Welcome Education Reform But Say Now It’s Time for Action

    With legislation now set to reshape our education system, we look forward to helping young people play a role in…

    #Campaigns, #Education, #Equality, #Scottish Youth Parliament
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    Unlocking Article 12: Young People Champion Rights in Scotland

    A group of MSYPs attended the Young Right Champions training to become ambassadors for The Right Way.

    This month, a group of our Members took a big step forward in making sure young people’s voices are heard…

    #Campaigns, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    We’re ‘TakingOver’ for Scotland’s Young People 

    Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament met with senior civil servants on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, to discuss issues that concern young people in Scotland.

    One of Scottish Youth Parliament’s highlights, the annual Executive Takeover (ET) saw six of our members brilliantly express young people’s…

    #Executive Takeover, #Human Rights, #Mental Health, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #Youth Work
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    UK Youth Parliament sits in the House of Commons

    MSYPs in Westminster Hall

    On Friday 28 February 2025, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament who also serve as UK Youth Parliament Scotland Representatives,…

    #Democracy, #Education, #Minimum wage, #Period Poverty, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #Transport, #UKYP, #Votes at 16
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    All aboard for change: free inter-island ferry travel secured for young people

    Alannah Logue MSYP overlaid on an image of the isle of Lewis.

    Yesterday MSPs voted to pass the Scottish Government budget for 2025/26. We are pleased to see issues progressed that MSYPs…

    #Campaigns, #Environment, #Mental Health, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #Transport
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    Safer Internet Day 2025: Keeping young people safe online

    Young girl with red hair on her bed using her phone, which is blurred and out of focus.

    Tuesday 11th February is Safer Internet Day. The theme for this year’s Safer Internet Day is ‘Too good to be…

    #Internet safety, #Mental Health
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