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 Laura Webster, editor at The National; Kaydi Scottsville, a 19 year old charity CEO from Livingston; Favour Agbontaen, a delegate for UN Women UK from Renfrewshire; alongside artists, campaigners, journalists and community champions.  


Last year’s list included 21-year-old Favour Agbontaen, UN Women UK delegate, and the founder of The Power of Education, a worldwide initiative that brings leading academics, scientists and speakers together to encourage and inspire the next generation. 


Alongside her on the list  15-year-old Mirin Gibson-Brown, also from Renfrewshire, who organised the region’s first ever Menstrual Health Day. Mirin is a menstrual health campaigner who is working with her school to improve period care and menstrual health access within the education system. 


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 youngwomenscot.org/30Under30, 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.