SYP latest news: CEO Jamie Dunlop to step down later this year
The Scottish Youth Parliament has confirmed Chief Executive Jamie Dunlop will leave his role in early December, and the…
Illegal Migration Bill – we must stop the descent to an inhumane society
We’re in a time where people who are already so vulnerable are being subjected to more distress and inequality.
#CabinetTakeover 2023: Right to Food
Universal free school meals is a policy with the potential to change lives. Improving poverty, health and educational attainment,…
#CabinetTakeover 2023: Climate Crisis
The Cabinet Takeover is a globally unique opportunity, only in Scotland are young people routinely able to meet with…
#CabinetTakeover 2023: Buffer zones
I am very grateful to have gotten the chance to speak to the Scottish Cabinet on the importance of…
UNCRC Incorporation Bill to be brought back to the Scottish Parliament
Over two years ago, following years of work from children, young people and other campaigners, the Scottish Parliament unanimously…
It’s Our Future: MSYPs play key role in education report
The Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment report “It’s Our Future” was published today after a year of…
Looking back on our time at the UN
By Daisy Stewart Henderson MSYP and Beau Johnston MSYP The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child…
First Minister and Cabinet meet with children and young people
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) and Children’s Parliament (MCPs) are today meeting with the First Minister and…
Governments must step up to protect children’s rights, warns United Nations
The United Nations has today warned the UK and Scottish governments that they need to do much more to…
Have your voice heard! SYP elections get underway
Applications open today to stand in the Scottish Youth Parliament’s 2023 elections. Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament,…
Reflections on the First Minister’s Anti-Poverty Summit
Yesterday, I was invited to the First Minister’s Anti-Poverty Summit in Edinburgh. I was so pleased to be invited…
Update from SYP Chair
Our Chief Executive, Ben McKendrick, has announced his intention to stand down in June 2023, to take up a…