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Young women from Edinburgh celebrated as part of Scotland’s 30 Under 30

Eight young women living in Edinburgh and the Lothians have been included on the tenth annual 30 Under 30 list by The Young Women’s Movement.

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.

The 30 Under 30 campaign seeks to celebrate young women and girls’ impact in Scotland across a diverse range of experiences. This year’s list includes young women and girls from age 15 to 30, from Orkney to Dumfries and Galloway, who are celebrated for their campaigning, community work, leadership and excellence in arts, sports, and leadership.

From Edinburgh and the Lothians, the list includes:

·       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. Emma is also the founder of an international community for practitioners in female and sexual health.

·       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. She has worked with BBC Scotland and the Ethical AI Alliance to educate people on ethics within AI and advance AI that aligns with human values.

·       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. She is also an advocate for youth provisions and opportunities for young people, and has supported over 50 young people to complete their dynamic youth awards.

Emma Hill, Interim CEO of The Young Women’s Movement, said: ‘This is the tenth year that we have celebrated young women and girls across Scotland through our 30 Under 30 list, and it feels more poignant than ever to be doing so.

“This is a particularly challenging time to be a young woman – gender-based violence and misogyny are rising, and young women tell us that they feel let down by public services and decision-makers.

“The impact these young women are making in light of these challenges is significant and important, and we’re honoured to be celebrating their successes and courage.”

The full 30 Under 30 list can be viewed on The Young Women’s Movement’s website. To support the campaign, donate at youngwomenscot.org/donate.

Stories of inspiring young women sought

The Young Women’s Movement, Scotland’s national organisation for young women and girls’ leadership and rights, is seeking nominations for its ninth 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.

Nominations can be submitted until Monday 1st July at youngwomenscot.org/30-under-30, where more information can also be found. Self-nominations are also welcomed, and The Young Women’s Movement is hoping to see stories from a wide range of age groups, parts of Scotland and areas of life.

Jenni Snell, CEO of The Young Women’s Movement, said: ‘In a climate of increased misogynistic rhetoric and challenging times for young women, our annual 30 Under 30 campaign is a much needed chance to celebrate and recognise the positive impact that young women, girls and non-binary people are having across Scotland.

“Young women are at the heart of everything we do at The Young Women’s Movement, and it is a privilege to once again hear and celebrate the incredible impact that they have in their communities and in society through this project.’