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Glasgow
Joined March 2015
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We’re in Scottish Parliament today for the live debate on ‘Empowering Young People’s Voices in Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls’, following the Motion put forward by Kaukab Stewart MSP, Minister for Equalities. Follow along on this thread as we hear from Parliament!
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Join us on Tuesday 12th November at 11am to learn about intandem’s impact over the past year. Hear from Natalie Don-Innes, Minister for Children, Young People, & The Promise, together with Celia Tennant, Inspiring Scotland's CEO. Register for the webinar 👉bit.ly/4fB36op
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Coming to a town near you! We've teamed up with Barnardo's to tour the country and hear from Care Experienced people about what needs to be done to keep The Promise. Our first two stops are in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Find out more and register to attend at ow.ly/tHeS50TZ7qt
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📣 That brings SYP’s 82nd National Sitting at @ScotParl to a close! 🗳️ Our MSYPs from across Scotland had a great time debating motions, preparing for campaign, holding committee meetings and so much more
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It's important that we're all mindful of animals during bonfire night and the anxiety fireworks can cause them. Please show consideration towards pets and animals during the festivities. For more info on how to prepare your pet for Bonfire night visit the link below.
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Scotland’s membership body for voluntary organisations have warned of the significant financial impact on many in the sector of the Chancellor’s Autumn budget.  okt.to/vjlyWN
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🗣️ MSYPs have returned to the @ScotParl this afternoon, where the Presiding Officer has gavelled in today’s session at #SYP82 🤝 @POScotParl also met with @SYPBoard Chair @EllieMSYP and Vice Chair @OliviaBrown6464 as well as MSYPs from @GirlguidingScot and @CarersTrustScot
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🍎 Our Equalities, Human Rights and Social Security Committee would like to see an improvement in education on food budgeting and cooking during this cost-of-living-crisis
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🗳️ Committee Motions at #SYP82 in the @ScotParl chamber are starting now 🧑‍🎓 SYP's Education and Lifelong Learning Committee would like to see action to protect funding and the quality of Scotland’s universities
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Our ‘Voices of the Promise’ team had a wonderful morning at West College Clydebank spreading the word of our new Promise Project across West Dunbartonshire @actnforchildren @WDCouncil @WestCollScot
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🗨️ All 12-25 year olds living in Scotland can respond to our #SYPHaveYourSay survey today! 📊 We will then use your responses to further consult on individual policies to be included in our manifesto later this year. ➡️ Have your say here: bit.ly/sypyourviews
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🌍 Today is #InternationalYouthDay! 📨 We've launched a new newsletter for partners and stakeholders with updates from the democratically elected voice of Scotland’s young people ⬇️ Read the first edition and subscribe here: mailchi.mp/syp/august-2024
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💬 Young people have told us they want to live in an inclusive and anti-racist society that anyone can call home. ⬇️ Our full response to violence in parts of the UK over the last week: syp.org.uk/support-and-solid…
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🗓️ To mark the #UNCRCScotland Act coming into force, here’s a video with leaders of the Scottish Youth Parliament past and present where we reflect on UNCRC incorporation - what the UNCRC is, how we got here and where we go next ⏯️ Watch below: youtu.be/gB9qRZq3XOY?si=VyIs…
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🗣️ “It’s really just the next step. If we want children’s rights to be protected, we need to promote this cultural change.” 📰 Ahead of the #UNCRCScotland Act coming into force, SYP Chair @EllieMSYP spoke to The Herald alongside @Together_SACR Director Juliet Harris (@Ulgrid)
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⌛️ Time is running out to apply for free voter ID 🗳️ If you want to vote in the #GeneralElection on July 4th, you must bring acceptable photo ID to your polling station 🪪 Find out more about types of photo ID allowed or apply for a Voter Authority Certificate:
📣 5 hours left to apply for free voter ID if you live in England, Scotland and Wales 📣 You need to apply if you want to vote in person on 4 July and don't have an accepted form of photo ID. Live in Northern Ireland? You have until midnight to apply. electoralcommission.org.uk/v…
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Plan 24-30 is live at plan2430.scot. But this is only the first step in Scotland’s journey toward 2030. Plan 24-30 is built to adapt to change and continued collaboration is the only way forward. #Plan2430 #KeepThePromise @fionathepromise
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We have a lovely little seed fund thanks to @EdinUniMentalH to work alongside young people aged 12-18 to explore how we could grow a #mentalhealth youth forum together to help research. If you’re interested or know young people who might be, feel free to pass on my details ☀️🌱
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