Voices

Voices

Our blog amplifies the voices of young women in and from Scotland.

We share articles on issues that impact and are important to young women and girls. Contributors have written on a range of topics, including climate justice, LGBTQ+ issues, and community-building.

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  • 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?

    • 30 Under 30
    • Rights
  • 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.

    • Rights
    • Young Women Lead
  • 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.

    • 30 Under 30
    • Rights
  • 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. 

    • Policy
    • Poverty alleviation
    • Rights
  • 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.

    • Policy
    • Poverty alleviation
    • Rights
  • ­­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.

    • Health
    • Policy
    • Rights
    • Violence prevention
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