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.

Young Women Lead is a feminist leadership programme delivered by The Young Women’s Movement in collaboration with Scottish Parliament. Young Women Lead 2024 brought young women from across Scotland together in a series of online and in-person and participatory sessions.