Dear Editor,
Alongside The Young Women’s Movement we are looking for six young women aged 16–18 from across Scotland to be part of a National Champions group to support the design and delivery of the national Young Women Know campaign.
This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and make a difference to the lives of young women and girls in Scotland.
The Young Women Know project is a partnership project being run by NSPCC Scotland and The Young Women’s Movement. It was set up following an investigation into sexual harassment in Scottish schools carried out by the YWCA’s Young Women Lead committee in 2018.
It found that in Scotland in 2018, one of the things girls can experience in school is sexual harassment and the impact of this on young women is significant and can be long-lasting. It can negatively impact everything from their mental health to their relationships and career choices.
The investigation also found that young people were most likely to turn to the internet or their friends for advice on sex and relationships and almost half of students and teaching staff surveyed said the current curriculum did not adequately cover the issue of consent.
The national Young Women Know campaign aims to tackle unhealthy relationships and peer sexual abuse, with young women leading the change.
To apply to be a National Champion, visit: https://shorturl.at/binpS
The deadline is Wednesday, March 6.
Yours sincerely,
Carla Malseed
NSPCC Scotland Local Campaigns Manager
& Laurie Duffy
Collective Voice & Action Lead, The Young Women’s Movement
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