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February 10, 2021

Why ‘unprecedented times’ need UNCRC Incorporation

Emily Harle MSYP Blog post by Emily Harle MSYP, Convener of SYP’s Equality and Human Rights Committee In a Scotland where ‘unprecedented circumstances’ are taking control of every aspect of young people’s lives, it is paramount for us to be included in all decisions that affect us. As young people,…

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January 29, 2021

Statement on Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill from SYP Board

SYP is a human-rights based organisation. Our values of diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. Many young people, including many MSYPs, were deeply concerned with some amendments that have been introduced this week to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill, that appeared…

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December 16, 2020

Statistics are not stories: it’s time to listen to young people about their mental health

We all know that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime, but statistics are not stories. They do not represent the lived experiences of young people.

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