Unlocking Article 12: Young People Champion Rights in Scotland
This month, a group of our Members took a big step forward in making sure young people’s voices are…
Celebrating ten years of votes for 16 and 17 year olds in Scotland!
SYP has been campaigning for Votes at 16 since we were established in 1999, and it…
All aboard for change: free inter-island ferry travel secured for young people
Yesterday MSPs voted to pass the Scottish Government budget for 2025/26. We are pleased to see issues progressed…
#CabinetTakeover 2024: Increase mental health training and education
In November 2024, Sophie Kerrigan MSYP and Skye Morgan MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister…
The role of men and boys in tackling sexism in the workplace
This year marked the 20th annual Festival of Politics held at The Scottish Parliament in August every year. There…
MSYPs discuss ending gender-based violence at SYP82
At the beginning of November, over 30 MSYPs from across Scotland came together to debate and discuss different solutions…
#CabinetTakeover 2024: Investing in and protecting youth work services
In November 2024, Hamish Nott MSYP and Daniela Onyewuenyi MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister…
#CabinetTakeover 2024: Ending gender-based violence
In November 2024, Martha Dickie MSYP and Esperanza Giesen MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister…
SYP welcomes Youth Work (Scotland) Bill
As details of a new Bill to strengthen the role of youth work in Scotland are revealed today, SYP…
Children and young people prepare for annual Cabinet meeting
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) and the Children’s Parliament (MCPs) will today take part in the Annual…