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    The Role of Youth Parliaments in Fostering Peaceful Societies – Hamish’s evidence to the UN Human Rights Council

    In June 2025, MSYPs took part in a focus group with the Child and Youth Rights Unit of the Office…

    #Human Rights, #Public Transport, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #United Nations
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    We’re all in for Black History Month!

    As celebrations for Black History Month kick off across the UK, we’re proud to celebrate the contributions of young people…

    #Campaigns, #Equality, #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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    We Have a New Board!

    We’re pleased to announce the election of our new Board this week, who are ready to lead the Scottish Youth…

    #Human Rights, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC
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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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    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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    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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