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.

Topic: Campaigning

Topics: Climate crisis

Topic: Education

Topic: Relationships

Topic: Rights

Topic: Violence prevention