#SYPRepresents: An update on our anti-racism work
This blog post was adapted from my Opening Speech at SYP’s 79th National Sitting in Orkney in July 2023:…
Illegal Migration Bill – we must stop the descent to an inhumane society
We’re in a time where people who are already so vulnerable are being subjected to more distress and inequality.
SYP’s stance on Gender Recognition Reform
SYP has engaged with the discussion on changes to Scotland’s Gender Recognition Act over the past several years and…
Anti-racist education: breaking the mould
My name is Crisantos Ike. Before I became a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament, I never would have…
MSYPs call for action to ensure public safety from “injection spiking”
There have been reports across Scotland of young people being ‘spiked’ through injections whilst out at nightclubs or…
Why Pride is still important
1,580. That’s the number of aggravated sexual orientation based crimes charged between 2020 and 2021, according to the Crown Office…
Cabinet Blog — Make engaging with Seldom Heard Groups a Priority
During the fifth annual cabinet meeting with children and young people, I delivered a speech to Government ministers on…
The Importance of Racial Inclusivity in Scottish Education
At SYP, a members’ motion is a proposal, a recommendation or even a suggestion to put something into action.
MSYPs Choose to Challenge on International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day (IWD) and to begin sharing our work on Women’s History Month, SYP brought together…
Spoken Word with Intercultural Youth Scotland
Diversity and Inclusion is one of SYP’s four key organisational values, and although we are proud of how diverse…