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Our 2026-2031 Manifesto’s launch date revealed!

We’re delighted to announce that our next manifesto will be launched on Saturday, 6 September, setting the agenda for the…

#Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament at the SYP81 last year.
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    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.

    #Mental Health
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    Liam’s role on the COVID-19 Education Recovery Group

    Wild times just now, for everyone. Everything is changing by what feels like the week. But still, we must group…

    #COVID-19, #Education
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    10 reasons to apply to be SYP’s next Communications Officer

    You’ll be endlessly inspired by a cohort of young people. There’s so many examples to back up this statement…But something…

    #Scottish Youth Parliament
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    SYP calls for Paid Domestic Abuse Leave

    Content warning: this blog refers to domestic abuse and tactics of emotional control and manipulation, which some readers may find emotionally triggering.

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    Spoken Word with Intercultural Youth Scotland

    Diversity and Inclusion is one of SYP’s four key organisational values, and although we are proud of how diverse our…

    #Equality
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    Demonstrate support for young people with Additional Support Needs

    #ASNAware is designed to make all pupils feel supported, included and listened to in their learning.

    #Equality
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    Scotland’s students deserve better than this

    SYP's Chair responds to announcements that students should not visit pubs or restaurants this weekend or go home after hundreds of students across Scotland tested positive for the virus.

    #Education, #Human Rights
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    SYP: A-Z in Gaelic

    Can you think of 26 words to describe the Scottish Youth Parliament? We sure can! But what about in Gaelic?…

    #Culture
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    Mollie reflects on #SYPSummerSessions

    All throughout the summer months, SYP has been running a ‘Summer Sessions’ programme comprising of interactive workshops surrounding different topics…

    #Scottish Youth Parliament
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    A Transport, Environment and Rural Affairs (TERA) Committee Year in Review

    A Transport, Environment and Rural Affairs (TERA) Committee Year in Review

    #Environment, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #Transport
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    How is COVID-19 impacting learning?

    Article 12 states that young people have the right to be listened to and taken seriously, and if there was…

    #COVID-19, #Education
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    Cabinet Blog – Shelter is a Human Right

    Shelter is a human right, and it’s one that fewer and fewer are able to attain in the modern age,…

    #Housing, #Human Rights
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