The Young Women’s Movement, Scotland’s national organisation for young women and girls’ leadership and rights, is seeking nominations for its annual 30 Under 30 list.
The list was established in 2016 to address the lack of diverse representation on other 30 Under 30 lists. It seeks to celebrate young women, girls and non-binary people in Scotland who are making change in their lives, communities or in society. Each year since its launch, the list has showcased some of Scotland’s most inspiring young artists, activists, carers, volunteers and trail-blazers from across the country.
This year’s successful nominees will form the eleventh cohort to appear on The Young Women’s Movement’s 30 Under 30 list.
Last year’s list included eight women from Edinburgh and the Lothians:
- Beth Spencer, a community organiser who co-founded FERAL, the city’s first club night for queer women and non-binary people.
- Chloe O’Herlihy, owner of Folk Creative Space – an inclusive salon and community space for the LGBTQ+ community – and advocate on important issues affecting LGBTQ+ people.
- Emma Ahlert, co-founder of Back Off Scotland, which successfully campaigned for safe access zones around clinics providing abortions.
- Kaydi Scottsville, the 19-year-old CEO and founder of Diversified, Scotland’s first youth-led charity supporting autistic young people.
- Rosa Ross, a 15-year-old who uses her own experiences to advocate for young people through the Teenage Cancer Trust advisory group and Girlguiding’s youth steering group.
- Sidrah Hassan, an AI ethicist who works to remove harmful biases within tech systems.
- Tamara Rogovic, an artist who serves as the president of the Scottish Artists Union, campaigning for better pay and working conditions for its members.
- Toni Lee Pryde, a Community Development Worker who works to improve service provision for young mothers.
Jenni Snell, CEO of The Young Women’s Movement, said: “In a climate of rising misogyny online and offline, 30 Under 30 is a much needed opportunity to celebrate and recognise young women’s achievements and the positive impact they have.
“Young women are leading change across Scotland – within their own lives and communities, as well as at a national level.”
Nominations can be submitted until Monday 8th June at:
where you can find more information about the list.
The Young Women’s Movement also accepts self-nominations, and is hoping to see stories from a wide range of age groups, parts of Scotland and areas of life.
