🔎 Ahead of our 25th anniversary later this year, our planning group met in Edinburgh last weekend

📚 MSYPs toured Visit the Scottish Parliament and then visited @NatLibScot to look through some of the SYP memorabilia

👀 More on #SYPat25 coming soon!

🌙 We wish those celebrating in Scotland and across the world a happy Eid ul Fitr.

❤️ Eid Mubarak!

📢 Only 5 days left! ⏰

Are you aged 10-24? Do you want to make a difference in your local area and beyond? Apply now to become an #IWill Ambassador! 😀🌟

Applications close 14 April📅

Learn more & take next steps with the link below⬇️

We fully agree with NeilMackay about #PositiveMasculinity . We've been working with boys and young men since 2021 to reframe the narrative on harmful masculinity. Labelling young men as 'toxic' is not supported by a child rights-based approach and our evidence backs this up.

📣Children's Parliament's new report, contributing to phase two of the Democracy Matters consultation, supported children to build their own town for a different democratic future: where children & adults work together to design & influence their community

🔗: childrensparliament.org.uk/our-work/democ…

Meet Michael, an inspirational #StrathclydeStudent ✨ From kinship care at 10 to becoming an independent young adult, he is 1 of the 2 #MSYPs dedicated to representing #CareExperienced youths & shaping a better future for others like him. Read more 👉brnw.ch/21wIspf

In our latest blog, MCP Flynn reflects on his first Children's Parliament residential as part of 'Democracy Matters.' On reflection, Flynn shares 'If you are given an opportunity, you should take it.'💫 Find his blog here: childrensparliament.org.uk/news/one-big-f… #democracymatters CommunityEmpowerment

We are FIVE!

On the 1st April 2019, the 1st ever DG Youth Election Results Event took place to announce the newly elected membership of Dumfries and Galloway Youth Council!

Yesterday was the start of Care Experienced History Month.

During April, we'll be sharing TikToks that delve into different moments from the history of care. Follow us on TikTok @WhoCaresScotland so you don't miss out!

Find out more about the month at whocaresscotland.org/care-experienc…

Happy World #AutismAcceptanceWeek ! 🎉 Let’s share, connect and engage to help increase autism acceptance and awareness. Tell us in the comments below how you’ll be celebrating and marking the week 👇🏽

The British Youth Council wishes a happy Trans Day of Visibility to all trans people across the UK.🏳️‍⚧️💫

Our Trustee, Ali Gibson, wrote a blog post on the importance of trans young people having visibility.

Check out Ali's blog via the link below🔗

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Today is #TransDayofVisibility ! 🏳️‍⚧️

With hate against trans people on the rise, it can be hard to find space to celebrate the joys of visibility.

This #TDOV , we're reflecting on the value of visibility and how it can transform the lives of our loved ones 👇
 
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Latest news:

'Scottish Government announce £30 million mental health funding following youth-led report'

Read more: childreninscotland.org.uk/scottish-gover…

Last weekend we had our first residential for the Anti-Racism Development Programme (ARDP) SYP ✊🏽📚

We got up to so many things!!

• Team bonding activities
• Covered topics on racial inclusivity and anti-racism
• Forward Planning and Delivery of training

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Last night's Together 🧡 Parliamentary reception was a delightful chance to spend more time with all the children and young people who inform and inspire our work to make their human rights a reality 🤗 💪
#RightsOnTrack #UNCRCScotland