Are Period Products Really Accessible in Scottish Schools? – By Mairi Millar MSYP
In Angus, more than 80% of menstruating young people never or rarely use the period products their school provides.
Fake news fuels political disconnect among Scotland’s young voters, major survey finds
Young people in Scotland have had the right vote from the age of 16 in Scottish Parliament and local…
SYP Chair 2025 Recap
Happy New Year, everyone! As we begin 2026, I wanted to reflect on what I got up to in…
SYPlatform – The latest from SYP | 28 Nov 2025
Even as we head into December, the excitement and adventure at SYP isn’t slowing down. From taking over the…
#CabinetTakeover 2025: End gender-based violence
In November 2025, Jack Anderson MSYP and Rajsee Saraf MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister and their…
#CabinetTakeover 2025: Invest in and protect youth work services
In November 2025, Jamie Dickson MSYP and Alex Waterston-Law MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister and their…
#CabinetTakeover 2025: Increase mental health training and education
In November 2025, Jamail Umar MSYP and Amna Ansar MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister and their…
Young Voices Drive Change at 2025 Cabinet Takeover
Yesterday (Tuesday, 18 November 2025), Scotland’s young people took centre stage at a meeting with the First Minister and…
#SYPlatform – The latest from SYP | 14 Nov 2025
The festive season might be around the corner, but at SYP, the year is far from over! A few…
From Ukraine to Scotland: Nazarii Lialiuk MSYP Builds Bridges Between Cultures
From weekend classrooms to national platforms, Nazarii Lialiuk MSYP is helping young Ukrainians in Glasgow stay connected to their…
Digital Safety Ambassadors Empower Peers to Stay Safe Online
Young people across Scotland have taken on the role of Digital Safety Ambassadors as part of a wider project…
Young People Set to Meet Cabinet to Shape Scotland’s Future
One of the Scottish Youth Parliament’s (SYP) flagship events, the Annual Cabinet Meeting with Children and Young People –…
SYP unites with youth organisations across the UK for Youth Work Week 2025
We’re delighted to join forces with youth-led organisations across the UK to celebrate the vital role youth workers play…