Young women and the cost-of-living crisis 

The cost-of-living crisis continues to deepen for young women and girls across Scotland. To mark Challenge Poverty Week 2024, The Young Women’s Movement and Scottish Women’s Budget Group are delighted to co-launch our report exploring the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on young women in Scotland.

One in four young women skipping meals due to rising prices, new research finds 

Young women in Scotland are being severely impacted by the cost-of-living crisis, suggests new research from The Young Women’s Movement and Scottish Women’s Budget Group.

Events

Young women’s experiences of the cost-of-living crisis in Scotland

This report details the findings of a national research project that investigates young women’s experiences of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in Scotland, created in partnership by The Young Women's Movement and Scottish Women's Budget Group.

Scottish Government debate on Challenge Poverty Week

Ahead of the Scottish Government debate on Challenge Poverty Week, this briefing highlights the engagement and research we have been undertaking with young women and girls, demonstrating how young women are struggling – financially, emotionally, and physically – during the cost-of-living crisis in Scotland.

Report examines young women’s under-representation in Scottish politics

A group of young women from across Scotland have created a report to better understand the extent to which young women have a voice in decisions that affect them.

Young Women Lead 2024 – Reflecting on my experience of the programme

In this article, programme participant Muminah reflects on her journey with Young Women Lead 2024.

Young women’s democratic wellbeing in Scotland

Young Women Lead 2024 explored topics around the ‘voice’ we have in public life and decisions that affect us. This research builds upon that of Carnegie UK, who coined the term ‘democratic wellbeing’, and in this new report we look at the topic specifically through the lens of young women. It includes a number of recommendations for improving young women's democratic wellbeing in Scotland.

Status of Young Women in Scotland 2024–25: Young Women’s Human Rights in Scotland 

Across Scotland, young women and girls are struggling to have their basic human rights realised due to poor access to healthcare, precarious employment, the prevalence and persistence of gender-based violence, and the ongoing climate crisis.

Response to the Programme for Government 2024–25

­­As the Scottish Government outlines its priorities for the coming year, we welcome the recognition and inclusion of some key issues that affect young women across Scotland.