Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill: Consultation Response

The Young Women’s Movement wholeheartedly supports this Bill because we believe that women and pregnant people should be able to access abortion and associated sexual and reproductive healthcare services, information and advice without fear of intimidation and harassment.

Scottish Government debate on championing disability, equality and human rights

Our briefing for this debate is based on three of our research reports: the Status of Young Women in Scotland 2018: Young Women’s Political Engagement, Representation and Activism; Young Women Lead 2021: Young Women in Glasgow in Parks and Public Transport; and the Status of Young Women in Scotland 2023: Young Women Accessing Healthcare.

Debate on Female Participation in Sport and Physical Activity

Our briefing for this debate is based on two reports that focused on young women’s body image and participation in sport and physical activity: the Status of Young Women in Scotland 2019: Body Image and Young Women Lead 2018/19 (produced in collaboration with the Scottish Parliament).

How to start writing

Would you like to start writing, but don’t know where to begin? In this blog, Jenny Lester from our 30 under 30 2023 list, gives us a quick guide on how to start the process!

The gift of the gab

How can chattiness be used to develop a career in science communication? In this blog, Amy Lee Shergold from our 30 under 30 2023 list, discusses how she found her niche within her scientific career.

Brave Lassies Blether

In this blog, programme participant Neave Townsley shares a brief introduction to the Brave Lassies Blether campaign. Brave Lassies Blether is part of Young Women Know, a partnership programme between The Young Women’s Movement and NSPCC Scotland, delivered with Angus Council.

How can the Human Rights Bill for Scotland work for young women?

In this post, our Research and Policy Lead, Rhianna discusses the new Human Rights Bill for Scotland, our response to the consultation, and why young women must be meaningfully engaged in the development of the Bill.

A Human Rights Bill for Scotland

We wholeheartedly welcome the proposed Human Right’s Bill for Scotland and the opportunity to respond to this consultation. We firmly believe that the introduction of new human rights protections is a necessary step toward a fairer and more equitable society, which will ultimately benefit all young women and girls in Scotland.

Why does Bi Visibility Day Matter?

I don't remember when I first heard the term bisexual exactly, early teens maybe. While I could use labels such as pansexual or queer, bisexual was my first label that felt right and I've kept going back to it since. I came out at sixteen, fairly unscathed. However, if you identify as anything other than straight you’ll know the coming out process does not end there.

The UK’s paternity leave rights are unacceptable. What needs to change? 

In this post, Guest Blogger Aimee Mill discusses what the current paternity leave rights are in the UK and how it affects new mothers, what other countries are doing differently, and what needs to change! Aimee is a high school student currently in S6.