Women’s sector submission to the Abortion Law Review Expert Group: Gestational time limits and grounds for abortion

Women’s reproductive rights guarantee the freedom and ability to decide if and when to have children and access to the highest attainable standards of sexual and reproductive healthcare. However, women in Scotland currently have no legal right to end a pregnancy, and standards of abortion healthcare are subject to unnecessary legal restrictions and politicisation.

Impact Report 2024/25

Our work has built momentum across Scotland, from classrooms and community spaces to grassroots organisations and governments. We will continue to create space for young women and girls to thrive.

Meet the young women celebrated as Scotland’s 30 Under 30

The Young Women’s Movement, Scotland’s national charity for young women’s leadership and rights, has today announced its tenth annual 30 Under 30 – a list of young women and girls in Scotland who are leading change and excelling in their fields.

Ainya Taylor

Ainya volunteers with Samaritans and is part of The Young Women's Movement advisory collective.

Alexandra West

Alex is Public Affairs Officer at the National Autistic Society Scotland.

Beau Johnston

Beau is an advocate for increased education on childhood cancer signs and symptoms and wider human rights.  

Beth Spencer

Beth works at Scottish Women’s Institutes and is co-founder of FERAL.

Bethany Spain

Bethany Spain is a writer, youth leader, and advocate for social mobility, climate justice, and inclusive heritage.

Chloe O’Herlihy

Chloe has recently taken over ownership of Folk Creative Space in Edinburgh, an inclusive creative space.

Chloé Robertson

Chloé serves as a councillor for Irvine, having been elected to North Ayrshire Council in 2022 at the age of 22.