From Scotland’s young people to the Prime Minister on the social media ban for under-16s
This week, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) and 152 young people have written to the Prime Minister…
MSYPs reflect on youth participation at the Globe International Legislators’ Summit
Last Friday (29th October) MSYPs took part in The Moment, which saw elected representatives join children and young people…
MSYPs call for action to ensure public safety from “injection spiking”
There have been reports across Scotland of young people being ‘spiked’ through injections whilst out at nightclubs or…
Raising young people’s voices at COP26
COP26 will be coming to Glasgow between 1st and 12th November. Here is Mollie McGoran MSYP, Trustee and Convener…
What can we do to tackle domestic abuse in Scotland?
T/W: This blog contains themes of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Earlier in the week, my first blog…
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…