MSYPs are the democratically elected voice of Scotland's young people. We're not around at the moment, but you can stay up to date here: linktr.ee/OfficialSYP.
šļø As we approach the end of 2024, we've been reflecting on the year that was for SYP!
ā¬ļø Read our thread below to see what MSYPs have been up to while representing young people's voices this year:
ALT Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP speaking at our 25th anniversary Parliamentary Reception in the garden lobby in The Scottish Parliament.
ALT MSYPs, MCPs and the Scottish Cabinet at our annual Cabinet Takeover event. Natalie Don-Innes MSP, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, laughing and smiling. Badges made by Members of the Childrenās Parliament. MCPs speaking to the First Minister. Meeting room of young people and Ministers. Childrenās Parliamentās decorations at Cabinet Takeover.
ALT First Minister and Minister for Equalities alongside MSYPs in the lobby of The Scottish Parliament following the 16 Days of Activism debate. MSYPs providing their views in advance of the debate on gender-based violence at SYPās Sitting in Parliament in November 2024.
ā¤ļøĀ Thank you to our MSYPs and partners for your resilience and support throughout 2024 to protect young people's rights - we look forward to working with you in 2025.
The seventh @sportscotland and @youngscot Young People's #SportPanel has been revealed and we can't wait for you to meet them š
This amazing new group will begin their roles in January 2025 where they will help to shape, influence and raise the profile of sport in Scotland.
š„ Watch this powerful short film by the @AuditScotland Youth Advisory Panel!
š£ Their innovative proposal on Drugs & Alcohol:
ā A national prevention programme
ā Reimagined PSE lessonsāyouth-led, open-ended, and tailored to young people.
š youtube.com/watch?v=ashsqB_Xā¦
As part of our consideration of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill we visited @SBroomlee.
Find out more about our visit in this video ā¬
At 9.30am tomorrow we'll hear from @mspliz, who introduced the Bill. Follow along online: ow.ly/Su9U50UswNU
š£ Eliminating gender-based violence continues to be an issue that young people want decision makers to prioritise.
ā¬ļø Our MSYPs recently had the opportunity to meet with @ScotGovFM@JohnSwinney to put forward the changes they want to see to create a safe and equal Scotland.
First Minister @JohnSwinney joined leaders at the Childrenās Sector Strategic and Policy Forum chaired by @ChildreninScot.
They shared ideas about the best ways to:
šµeradicate child poverty and support families
šµensure children and young people can fully access their rights
ALT First Minister John Swinney and Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise Natalie Don-Innes at a meeting of Children in Scotlandās Childrenās Sector Strategic and Policy Forum.
ALT First Minister John Swinney and Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise Natalie Don-Innes at a meeting of Children in Scotlandās Childrenās Sector Strategic and Policy Forum.
Belonging and Connection in Scotlandās Care Community š
In 2024, weāve explored key challenges for Scotlandās Care Experienced community through a series of issue papers. Our latest paper delves into their sense of belonging and connection.
Discover key insights and solutions here: bit.ly/4g2KsGI
What a bright group of leadersš
@OfficialSYP's working group, The Movement, discussed how Scotlandās role in empire, #BAMEhistory, and #antiracism should be taught.
Thanks for the engaging discussion! Looking forward to seeing the future's changes.
š®š¹š“ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó “ó æThe Consul General met with @DanielaMSYP, a brilliant and enthusiastic Italian Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament @OfficialSYP
They discussed about her connection to Italy, her commitment within the SYP and how it supports the decisions of the policy makers
š° The latest edition of our partners and stakeholders newsletter is out now!
š It includes reflections from @EllieMSYP on 2024, details about our rights-based participation work, our new Alumni Network and more
ā”ļø mailchi.mp/syp/dec24
ALT Animated graphic of images from SYP's December 2024 newsletter.
The new edition of our newsletter is out now!
Check it out to hear about what we have been up to @OfficialSYP, see how many taylor swift puns you can spot š
Find it here: mailchi.mp/syp/dec24
ALT āAs you all know by now this year is our 25th anniversary and wow, what an SYPerfect year it has been! Above all else my favourite part of the year has been getting the Membership together at our Sittings. We met at SYP81 in Stirling where we elected our new board. Last month, we had a wonderful time taking over the Scottish Parliament at SYP82 and celebrated in style at our Parliamentary Reception. What has made this year so wonderful has been giving our Members an opportunity to speak now about the issues that matter to them to make their communities better for young people. I want to say a massive thank you to all of our partners, stakeholders, support workers and SYP staff for everything you have done to make what we have achieved in 2024 possible. Everyone at SYP wishes you all a festive season where you shake it off and have a well-deserved break! Hereās to an amazing 2025, where young people continue to be fearless in creating change.... are you ready for it?ā