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…
Pack it Up, Pack it In! Beginning the Action Day Ascent
On International Mountain Day (11th December 2019) young people all across Scotland journeyed to the highest points near them to have…
To speak or not to speak?
To speak or not to speak? Too often, young people find the Children’s Hearing System (CHS) too intimidating…
Connecting the dots: what do young people think about R100?
R100 is the Scottish Government’s project to ensure every household in Scotland has access to superfast broadband by 2021. At…
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…