Are Period Products Really Accessible in Scottish Schools? – By Mairi Millar MSYP
In Angus, more than 80% of menstruating young people never or rarely use the period products their school provides.
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…
Let’s Talk Transitions
What is a transition? ‘a process of changing from one system, method, etc. to another’ (Transition, 2022) Change is…
Over 75% of young people would be more likely to eat lunch at school if given a free school meal, new report finds
Today, the Scottish Youth Parliament has published a new report, ‘Young People’s Right to Food’, following a consultation across…
Letter to SNP Leadership Candidates and Scotland’s next First Minister
Today, the Scottish Youth Parliament has joined with nearly 75 organisations across the country in writing to candidates standing…
#RightToRest: ‘If I were to take a break, I’d worry and feel selfish and guilty.’
Did you know that 1 in 4 young carers we consulted with felt guilty taking a break from their…