What does Article 12 mean to you?
Today we’re celebrating 30 years of the United Nation Rights of the Child (UNCRC) – otherwise known as World Children’s Day! The UNCRC is the… Read More
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The lowdown on SYP70
In October over 100 MSYPs gathered in Dunfermline High School, Fife, for our 70th National Sitting (otherwise known as #SYP70)! The productive two-day event included… Read More
A walk through Scottish democracy
On the 29th June 2019, the Scottish Parliament celebrated its 20th anniversary. We, the Scottish Youth Parliament, celebrated the same birthday a day before!… Read More
A milestone in children’s rights protection
On Thursday 3rd October 2019 Jack Dudgeon MSYP, Chair of SYP, delivered a celebratory speech on the passing of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault)… Read More
Building a better Europe with children
From 29th to 31st October, delegates from across Europe gathered in Opatija, Croatia, to explore how we can build a better Europe with the rights of children… Read More
Scotland’s Young People are Standing Against Suicide
It’s suicide prevention week. Suicide is a terrifying word, it carries horrendous weight and heartbreaking memories for some, but we mustn’t be afraid to talk about… Read More
Young people are integral to reach climate targets
On Wednesday 7th August, I attended a Scottish Government Travelling Cabinet event in Stirling with fellow MSYPs to address the climate emergency. Earlier that day,… Read More
SYP at 20: Rachael Tidmore
In the lead up to SYP’s 20th birthday, we caught up with former MSYP Rachael Tidmore. In 2011, Rachael successfully stood for election as MSYP… Read More
Energising young people about fuel poverty
In March, I was delighted to welcome Kate Cunningham, Energy Action Scotland’s Communications & Public Affairs Manager to our 68th National Sitting of the Scottish Youth Parliament… Read More
Tackling homophobic bullying through teacher training
Imagine that you’re a teacher… …and your classroom is busy studying. Then suddenly, as if out of nowhere, some students form a group and target… Read More
