Young Women Changemakers

Empowering young people’s voices in tackling violence against women and girls

We welcome this Scottish Government debate on the importance of empowering young people’s voices in tackling violence against women and girls. At The Young Women’s Movement we support young women and girls across Scotland to lead change on issues that matter to them. We believe it is for young women to determine the changes they want and need in their lives, and we make sure their voices, opinions and insights are heard and understood by decision-makers.

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Human Rights in Scotland

In July 2024, Scotland was the first of the four nations of the United Kingdom to incorporate the UNCRC. This means children’s rights are now protected under Scots Law. This was celebrated as a historic moment: Scotland was leading the way. But what about adults?

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Why intersectionality matters

Over 20 women surround the committee table at Parliament. It is not often that this sentence can be said as anything more than a dream, but I had the joy of witnessing it happen as a part of Young Women Lead 2024.

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The Care Community: Adapt for adoption

I wasn’t always comfortable with my identity as an adoptee. Even now, I’m not sure I can confidently own this part of myself, simply because so much of my life has been torn between three worlds.

The Women’s Health Plan 2021-2024 – Progress and Next Steps

The Young Women’s Movement have been working with The Women’s Health Plan to ensure the voices and lived experiences of young women from across Scotland are incorporated, using evidence from our research report Status of Young Women in Scotland 2022/2023: Experiences of Accessing Healthcare.

What does the UK Autumn Budget mean for young women and girls? 

At The Young Women’s Movement, we are reflecting on what the UK Autumn Budget means for young women and girls across Scotland, particularly in relation to reducing poverty, tackling gender inequality and investing in local communities.