|
The Scottish Youth Parliament,〔()〕 or SYP, is a politically-independent organization that aims to represent the young people of Scotland. Composed of elected Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP's), they represent the views and opinions of young people aged from 12-25 across a range of constituencies all over the country. In addition Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP's) are also elected to represent Voluntary Organisations. The SYP campaign on various issues that affect Scotland's young people. The Youth Parliament has been an advocate for Votes at 16 since its inception in 1999 and has campaigned for it ever since. Notably ensuring that Young People could vote aged 16 and 17 in the Referendum on Scottish Independence. The Scottish Youth Parliament have campaigned on a range of issues from their campaign on Equal Marriage - LoveEqually to their Young Carers Campaign - Care. Fair. Share. The Scottish Youth Parliament's current campaign is POVERTY: See It. Change It. == History == The Scottish Youth Parliament was launched on June 30, 1999 at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, one day before the first meeting of the Scottish Parliament. The group has previously held meetings in the General Assembly Rooms (former temporary home of the Scottish Parliament) in Edinburgh and also within the new Scottish Parliament building. It meets three times a year throughout Scotland. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Scottish Youth Parliament」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|