We took part in the Opening Ceremony of the Scottish Parliament!
Four Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) took centre stage at one of Scotland’s most important civic occasions…
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…
Youth Work – supporting young people through Scotland’s recovery
As Scotland recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, youth work will be more important than ever to Scotland’s young people.
Standing with the Uyghur Peoples of China
Trigger Warning: This blog contains themes of murder, rape, and torture that could be triggering or distressing for some…
The Barnahus Model — Putting Human Rights at the Heart of our Justice System
The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP), at its heart, has always been an advocate for approaching important policies in a…
SYP Welcomes Free Music Tuition Announcement
SYP have today welcomed the news that the Scottish Government has committed to giving Councils an extra £7m to…
Consultation Response Calls for Reunion Rights and Safe Passage Routes
This month the Scottish Youth Parliament responded to UK Government’s consultation on the ‘New Plan for Immigration’. The response…
OECD Report a Chance to Put Rights at the Heart of Scottish Education
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has today published its review into Scottish education. The ‘Scotland’s Curriculum…
Leading children and young people charities and academics call for changes to the SQA appeals process
The Scottish Youth Parliament have joined other charities and academics to write an open letter to the SQA calling…
Appeals Process Fails to Uphold Young People’s Rights
On Wednesday 2 June, the new Cabinet Secretary for Education, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, gave a statement to the Scottish…
Cabinet Blogs – Engaging Young People in Decision-Making
March saw the anniversary of the first COVID-19 ‘Lockdown’. It also marked the month the UNCRC Bill was passed…
Cabinet Blog — Make engaging with Seldom Heard Groups a Priority
During the fifth annual cabinet meeting with children and young people, I delivered a speech to Government ministers on…