What young people think about the social media ban – By Ella Quinn MSYP
The UK Government announced a ban on social media for under 16s earlier this week. But what do…
Tom Huang reflects on his time at SYP
Working and living halfway around the world has been absolutely terrifying, but an experience that I wouldn’t trade for…
Can peer support help young people who are feeling low?
Three quarters of young people believe that talking to a friend is a way they can get support if…
Rights! The Missing Piece: a finished jigsaw is just the beginning
‘Rights! The Missing Piece’ is a resource made by Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) to call for…
Young people hold the balance of power in this election
Aged 18+ and registered to vote? Still umming and ahing about whether to make your way down to the…
What does Article 12 mean to you?
Today we’re celebrating 30 years of the United Nation Rights of the Child (UNCRC) – otherwise known as World…
The lowdown on SYP70
In October over 100 MSYPs gathered in Dunfermline High School, Fife, for our 70th National Sitting (otherwise known as…
A walk through Scottish democracy
On the 29th June 2019, the Scottish Parliament celebrated its 20th anniversary. We, the Scottish Youth Parliament, celebrated the…
A milestone in children’s rights protection
On Thursday 3rd October 2019 Jack Dudgeon MSYP, Chair of SYP, delivered a celebratory speech on the passing of…
Building a better Europe with children
From 29th to 31st October, delegates from across Europe gathered in Opatija, Croatia, to explore how we can build a better…
Scotland’s Young People are Standing Against Suicide
It’s suicide prevention week. Suicide is a terrifying word, it carries horrendous weight and heartbreaking memories for some, but we…
Young people are integral to reach climate targets
On Wednesday 7th August, I attended a Scottish Government Travelling Cabinet event in Stirling with fellow MSYPs to address…
SYP at 20: Rachael Tidmore
In the lead up to SYP’s 20th birthday, we caught up with former MSYP Rachael Tidmore. In 2011,…