We’re championing meaningful participation in £1.5M Synergy programme
The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) is the second national partner in Synergy – a bold, five-year programme led by…
#CabinetTakeover 2023: Youth Work
In June, I had the pleasure of chairing SYP and the Children’s Parliament’s annual Cabinet Meeting with the Scottish…
#CabinetTakeover 2023: UNCRC Incorporation
Over two years ago, Scotland made the historic decision to incorporate the UNCRC into Scots law. The UNCRC Incorporation…
#SYPRepresents: An update on our anti-racism work
This blog post was adapted from my Opening Speech at SYP’s 79th National Sitting in Orkney in July 2023:…
One month to go to #StandForSYP!
Today marks one month to go for young people across Scotland to apply to stand as a Member of…
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…