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Young Women and Safe Access Zones

In this post, our Research and Policy Lead Rebecca discusses the proposed Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill, our response to the most recent consultation, and why the voices of young women must be meaningfully included in the Bill’s development.

Young Women Know

Designed to tackle unhealthy relationships and peer sexual abuse through peer-led campaigns, Young Women Know is a partnership project between The Young Women’s Movement, NSPCC Scotland and young women. These resources for support services, teachers and young people were created by young women across Scotland.

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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).