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Young people want safe public transport – by Marcus Flucker MSYP

In May 2025, the First Minister announced that the Scottish Government would bring secondary legislation to introduce a process of…

#Equality, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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Marcus Flucker MSYP reflects on potential amendment to the Under-22s Free Travel Scheme
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    From Sitting to Action: This Week at SYP 

    Our 83rd National Sitting took place in Paisley this past weekend, bringing MSYPs together to share their views on today’s…

    #DearScotlandsFuture, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    We launched bold new youth-led manifesto

    Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) from across Scotland came together on Saturday, 06 September, to launch our brand-new…

    #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    Meaningful Participation at the United Nations Economic and Social Council Youth Forum 2025

    In April 2025, Mariah Ichakpa MSYP (Aberdeen Central) was selected to attend the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN…

    #Human Rights, #Sustainable Development Goals, #UNCRC, #United Nations, #Youth Participation
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    We’re setting out Scotland’s future at the next SYP National Sitting 

    fbpic- Scottish Youth Parliament. Day two of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) sitting today at the Scottish Parliament Holyrood Edinburgh. Scotland Scottish politics. Saturday 2 November 2024.

    As the democratic voice of Scotland’s young people, we’re looking forward to meeting with all members at the next National…

    #Equality, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    Our 2026-2031 Manifesto’s launch date revealed!

    Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament at the SYP81 last year.

    We’re delighted to announce that our next manifesto will be launched on Saturday, 6 September, setting the agenda for the…

    #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    A Roadmap to Votes at 16

    Between 14th and 16th July 2025, four MSYPs travelled to London to take part in the launch of…

    #Democracy, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC, #Votes at 16
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    Beth Mackay MSYP: My experience on the UK Youth Select Committee 2024

    Between September 2024 and March 2025, Beth Mackay MSYP (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) represented Scotland on the UK Youth Select…

    #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    Scottish Youth Parliament Showcases UNCRC in Action at UK Youth Parliament Annual Conference 

    With a strong background in children’s rights and advocacy, a group of us travelled to Brighton last weekend to represent…

    #Campaigns, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC, #Youth Work
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    UK Government backs Votes at 16 as we celebrate 10 years of youth enfranchisement in Scotland

    Ten years after MSPs passed the Votes at 16 Bill in Scotland, we welcome Westminster’s plans to make it a…

    #Campaigns, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC, #Votes at 16
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    Public Transport Should be Accessible to All of US

    Yesterday (Wednesday, 09 July 2025), a group of us met with government officials in Glasgow to call for a more…

    #Cabinet, #Campaigns, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament
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    We’re Carrying Out Groundbreaking Manifesto Analysis to Shape Future Policy! 

    A group of MSYPs from across Scotland are joining forces this month to spotlight the issues young people care about…

    #Environment, #Equality, #Human Rights, #Mental Health, #Scottish Youth Parliament
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    MSYPs Welcome Education Reform But Say Now It’s Time for Action

    With legislation now set to reshape our education system, we look forward to helping young people play a role in…

    #Campaigns, #Education, #Equality, #Scottish Youth Parliament
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