Statement from SYP Board
Following the sentencing of Jordan Linden today, a spokesperson for the Board of the Scottish Youth Parliament said:…
Gender Based Violence and Domestic Abuse – what it is and how we can take action
T/W: This blog contains themes of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline…
UNCRC Incorporation Bill must be revised as soon as possible
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the UNCRC Scotland Bill is not within the competence of the Scottish Parliament. This…
Why Pride is still important
1,580. That’s the number of aggravated sexual orientation based crimes charged between 2020 and 2021, according to the Crown Office…
Have Your Say on the Future of Assessments
The Scottish Youth Parliament is gathering the views of young people on the future of assessment for National 4…
SYP launches ‘Get a move on’ campaign to encourage young people to choose active travel
SYP’s new Get a move on joint campaign from the Sport and Leisure (SPL) and…
Participatory budgeting for a rights based approach to recovery
Hi everyone, my name is Ellie Craig. I am the MSYP for Glasgow Cathcart and the Deputy Convener of…
Periods Don’t Stop for a Pandemic
SYP’s Bounce Back campaign calls for a human rights based approach to the recovery from…
OECD report on assessment calls for meaningful engagement of young people
SYP have welcomed the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) latest report on “Upper-secondary education student assessment…
The Separated Children of Afghanistan
The rise to power of the Taliban in Afghanistan over recent weeks was a shock and a horror to…
It’s Time to Take MLMs Out of Commission
I’m sure we all know someone in an MLM (multi-level marketing scheme); that’s how widespread and embedded they are…
Tackling racial inequalities in Scotland – is it worth it?
At a time when decision makers are pressured to tackle the fall-out from the Covid-19 pandemic on numerous fronts,…
How emotional literacy can help young people’s mental health
In SYP’s current national campaign, Bounce Back, mental health and wellbeing was identified by young…