Rebecca, our Research and Policy Lead, discusses the proposed Youth Work (Scotland) Bill, reflecting on what a legal right to youth work means for young women and girls across Scotland.

Tasnim Hassan, a Disabled researcher-activist, talks about the important connection between disability justice and feminist movements.

Rachael discusses the barriers that working class young women face when entering and progressing in the workplace.

Jenni discusses workplace gender inequality, and how our research with young women informs how we can improve their experiences and progression at work in Scotland.

Rebekah, from White Ribbon Scotland, discusses why men and boys need to part of the solution in eradicating violence against women and girls in Scotland.

Yasmine Morgan discusses how young women can experience both ageism and sexism in the workplace, and why we need to listen to young people’s voices.

Maya McCrae talks about how young women are more likely to be impacted by imposter syndrome, and her experience of this in the workplace.

Samar, our Heritage Research Coordinator, tells us about the Young Women Remember project so far, and why we are collecting stories about the 100 year history of our movement and the YWCA in Scotland.

Emma Roberts talks about the importance of mentorship, training, and employee networks for young women in the workplace, particularly in STEM roles.

I only recently learnt that I am autistic. And even though I experience Alexithymia (sometimes I struggle to identify, recognise and then communicate my emotions), my feelings about late discovery are contradictory, conflicting and colossal.

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?

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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