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Getting ready for UNCRC implementation in Shetland

By Joe Smith and Bertie Summers, MSYPs for Shetland Islands We both recently had the enormous pleasure of…

#Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    The Barnahus Model — Putting Human Rights at the Heart of our Justice System

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    The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP), at its heart, has always been an advocate for approaching important policies in a human…

    #Human Rights, #Justice
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    SYP Welcomes Free Music Tuition Announcement

    SYP have today welcomed the news that the Scottish Government has committed to giving Councils an extra £7m to fund…

    #Culture, #Education
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    Consultation Response Calls for Reunion Rights and Safe Passage Routes

    White image with a quote alongside the SYP logo. The quote reads: Young people in Scotland are demanding fairer and humane changes to immigration, where the UK is upholding Human Rights, assists and protects the most vulnerable people that have found themselves in the worst possible situation where they were forced to flee their own country due to conflicts, repressions and persecution.

    This month the Scottish Youth Parliament responded to UK Government’s consultation on the ‘New Plan for Immigration’. The response is…

    #External Affairs, #Policy
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    OECD Report a Chance to Put Rights at the Heart of Scottish Education

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    The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has today published its review into Scottish education. The ‘Scotland’s Curriculum for…

    #Education, #Human Rights
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    Leading children and young people charities and academics call for changes to the SQA appeals process

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    The Scottish Youth Parliament have joined other charities and academics to write an open letter to the SQA calling for…

    #Education, #Policy
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    Appeals Process Fails to Uphold Young People’s Rights

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    On Wednesday 2 June, the new Cabinet Secretary for Education, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, gave a statement to the Scottish Parliament…

    #Education, #Policy
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    Cabinet Blogs – Engaging Young People in Decision-Making

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    March saw the anniversary of the first COVID-19 ‘Lockdown’. It also marked the month the UNCRC Bill was passed by…

    #Human Rights
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    Cabinet Blog — Make engaging with Seldom Heard Groups a Priority

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    During the fifth annual cabinet meeting with children and young people, I delivered a speech to Government ministers on the…

    #Equality, #Human Rights
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    Cabinet Blog – Young People’s Experiences throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic

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    Hiya I’m Ilse Cuthbertson MSYP for Carers Trust Scotland. Last month I along with 6 other MSYPs got the amazing…

    #COVID-19
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    The Importance of Racial Inclusivity in Scottish Education

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    At SYP, a members’ motion is a proposal, a recommendation or even a suggestion to put something into action. So,…

    #Equality, #Human Rights
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    Young People’s Engagement in Education Decision Making

    This past year has been one of the most challenging for everyone in education, and especially for the young people…

    #Education, #Meaningful Engagement
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    Cabinet Speech -Addressing the Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Young People

    Last month myself and 6 other MSYPs along with Members of the Children’s parliament met with the Scottish Cabinet for…

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