One year of our youth-led manifesto: From priorities to action
As the Scottish Youth Parliament marks the first anniversary of the launch of its youth-led manifesto, we’re reflecting on…
SYP’s stance on Gender Recognition Reform
SYP has engaged with the discussion on changes to Scotland’s Gender Recognition Act over the past several years and…
Let’s talk about tax: young people’s view on the future of our tax system
Tax can be confusing and complicated, but there is no denying that it has a significant impact on the…
Anti-racist education: breaking the mould
My name is Crisantos Ike. Before I became a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament, I never would have…
My Story: Omar Taher MSYP
My story begins in Lebanon, a once-beautiful Mediterranean country that wasn’t always at war. With beautiful landscapes infused with…
Statement from SYP Board
This is an update to share the outcome of the review that the Board announced earlier this month, in…
Scotland’s Urgent Need for Rent Controls
The inaccessibility of housing, especially to young people, is at a point of crisis. Action must be taken…
Holocaust Education – Is Scotland falling behind?
Unlike in England and much of Europe, there is no formal requirement for teachers to educate their pupils about…
Buffer Zones: Our Reproductive Right
When trying to access abortion services, people are being met with harsh protests and distressing intimidation – sometimes even…
MSYPs collaborate to work on mental health improvements
In May 2022, three MSYPs – Abbie, Eilidh and Crisantos – led a workshop with leads and members from…
Young people need to know when their rights will be protected
I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak to the Scottish cabinet alongside members of the Scottish Youth…
Another week of let-downs show education review must lead to reform
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, today responded to the findings of Professor Ken Muir’s…
Cabinet to hear directly from children and young people
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) [1] and Children’s Parliament (MCPs) [2] are today meeting with the First…