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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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    #CabinetTakeover 2023: UNCRC Incorporation

    Blue and orange graphic with an image of Marcus Flucker MSYP with text that reads 'UNCRC Incorporation. #CabinetTakeover'. SYP logo in top left.

    Over two years ago, Scotland made the historic decision to incorporate the UNCRC into Scots law. The UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland)…

    #Cabinet, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    #SYPRepresents: An update on our anti-racism work

    Cris on stage at SYP79

    This blog post was adapted from my Opening Speech at SYP’s 79th National Sitting in Orkney in July 2023: As…

    ##SYPRepresents, #Education, #Equality, #Scottish Youth Parliament
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    One month to go to #StandForSYP!

    Graphic with blue background with image of MSYP on the left with text that reads: 'One month to go' next to SYP Elections logo.

    Today marks one month to go for young people across Scotland to apply to stand as a Member of the…

    #Elections, #Scottish Youth Parliament
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    Illegal Migration Bill – we must stop the descent to an inhumane society

    Graphic with orange world icon on top of navy world map. Text on a blue background at the top reads: 'Illegal Migration Bill'.

    We’re in a time where people who are already so vulnerable are being subjected to more distress and inequality. The…

    #Equality, #Human Rights, #UNCRC
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    #CabinetTakeover 2023: Right to Food

    Blue and orange graphic with an image of Olivia Brown MSYP with text that reads 'Right to Food. #CabinetTakeover'. SYP logo in top left.

    Universal free school meals is a policy with the potential to change lives. Improving poverty, health and educational attainment, it…

    #Cabinet, #Campaigns, #Right to Food
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    #CabinetTakeover 2023: Climate Crisis

    Blue and orange graphic with an image of Fraser Adams MSYP with text that reads 'Climate Crisis. #CabinetTakeover'. SYP logo in top left.

    The Cabinet Takeover is a globally unique opportunity, only in Scotland are young people routinely able to meet with their…

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    #CabinetTakeover 2023: Buffer zones

    Blue and orange graphic with an image of Ruby Cardie MSYP with text that reads 'Buffer zones. #CabinetTakeover'. SYP logo in top left.

    I am very grateful to have gotten the chance to speak to the Scottish Cabinet on the importance of the…

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    UNCRC Incorporation Bill to be brought back to the Scottish Parliament

    Over two years ago, following years of work from children, young people and other campaigners, the Scottish Parliament unanimously passed…

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    It’s Our Future: MSYPs play key role in education report 

    Graphic with green background with text that reads: 'It's Our Future'. Images of MSYPs at right.

    The Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment report “It’s Our Future” was published today after a year of work…

    #Education, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    Looking back on our time at the UN

    Beau and Daisy standing on either side of Bragi, a member of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

    By Daisy Stewart Henderson MSYP and Beau Johnston MSYP The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child is an…

    #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    First Minister and Cabinet meet with children and young people

    First Minister and Cabinet Secretaries with MSYPs

    Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) and Children’s Parliament (MCPs) are today meeting with the First Minister and his…

    #Cabinet, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    Governments must step up to protect children’s rights, warns United Nations

    The facade of Palais Wilson, a UN building in Geneva.

    The United Nations has today warned the UK and Scottish governments that they need to do much more to uphold…

    #Education, #Environment, #Human Rights, #Mental Health, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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