Three Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament chatting among themselves around at table with pens and pieces of paper.

The Right Way to meaningful participation

From the Scottish Youth Parliament

About

‘The Right Way’ is a project run by the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) and funded by the Scottish Government’s Children’s Rights Unit. It aims to support and challenge adults who work with young people by helping them understand what meaningful participation looks like in practice.

A Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament holding a microphone in a room with other members

Resources

These resources have been developed by young people to help ensure that Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is respected. Here, you’ll find case studies, FAQs, online training, checklists and more.

Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament interacting in a workshop. One of them is standing and laughing at the camera

Experiences

Young people’s experiences of meaningful participation help show the value of involving young people in spaces where decisions about their lives are made. Read some of their reflections here.

Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Aberdeenshire pausing for the camera, with SYP banners in the background