Leaders Unlocked Scotland

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Today’s #CPW25 theme is Better Jobs. ❌ Myth: “Migrants are stealing Scottish jobs.” ✅ Fact: Migrants don’t “steal” jobs. They fill essential roles, create business, and pay taxes. Immigrants contribute around £20 billion in taxes. The real issue is exploitation and low wages.

Today’s #ChallengePovertyWeek theme is Social Security, we’re busting myths. ❌ Myth: “Benefits are just handouts.” ✅ Fact: Most people who receive benefits already work or can’t due to disability, caring, or age. Social security is a safety net, it’s about dignity. #CPW25

Today two of our amazing young leaders delivered their “Letters fae a Local” to Refuweegee in Glasgow. Each letter is a message of welcome and solidarity, created using beautiful cyanotypes made by our young people in the Ayrshire countryside. #ProjectProgress

Break It Down: Privilege Unfair advantages that some people have just because of things like their race, gender, or class—even if they didn’t ask for it or notice it. #thatsplenty #ProjectProgress @Leadersunlocked

right now. #InternationalYouthDay #ProjectProgress @leadersunlocked

We were delighted that our Summer Bootcamp included drama sessions with the amazing Rosie Reid! Here’s what Rosie thought of the weekend #ProjectProgress @leadersunlocked

🎓 Huge congratulations to all young people across Scotland receiving their #SQAresults today! Whatever your results, remember: this is just one chapter in your journey - not the whole story. 💪 Support is always available. You’re not alone. 💬💙 #ExamResults #SQA #NextSteps

The ‘2023 Scottish Household Survey’ published last year highlight the extent of discrimination in Scotland. We’re a youth-led initiative based in Ayrshire, dedicated to fighting bigotry and promoting inclusion through creativity & conversations. @LeadersUnlocked

Break It Down: Discrimination When people are treated worse because of who they are. This could happen at school, in jobs, or in laws. #thatsplenty #ProjectProgress @Leadersunlocked

We asked our Young People to describe Project Progress in ‘One’ word (maybe two 🙈), here’s what they said.... Want to get involved? Email Ellie: ellie@leaders-unlocked.org #thatsplenty #ProjectProgress @Leadersunlocked

Break It Down: Prejudice Judging someone before you know them—usually based on things like race, religion, gender, or class. It's often unfair and based on stereotypes. #thatsplenty #ProjectProgress @Leadersunlocked

🏳️‍🌈Happy Pride, Glasgow! Pride is more than a celebration, it’s a protest to say: Love will always conquer hate. #GlasgowPride #ProjectProgress @LeadersUnlocked

Nelson Mandela Day. Mandela didn’t just fight apartheid, he stood for workers, justice, and dignity. @LeadersUnlocked #MandelaDay #ItIsInYourHands #MandelaDay2025 #InternationalMandelaDay @NelsonMandela

Break It Down: Othering Treating someone like they don’t belong—because of their identity or background. It makes people feel excluded or less human. #thatsplenty #ProjectProgress @Leadersunlocked

This is why we speak up. 2 in 3 non-white doctors in Scotland have experienced or witnessed racism. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a call to action. At #ProjectProgress, we’re building a future where bigotry has no place, in healthcare or anywhere else. #thatsplenty

Break It Down: Cultural Appropriation Cultural appropriation is the adoption of elements from one culture by members of another culture, often in a manner perceived as inappropriate or unacknowledged. #thatsplenty #ProjectProgress @LeadersUnlocked

6/ 🙌 Ready to get involved? DM us or email ellie@leaders-unlocked.org to find out how you can join #ProjectProgress. Let’s build a more inclusive future - together.

5/ 👊 Youth-led. 🎨 Creativity-powered. 🌍 Community-driven. Bring your voice, your passion, your ideas.

1/ Want to make a real difference and earn volunteer hours? 🌟 Join Project Progress - where action speaks louder than words. A youth-led movement fighting bigotry and promoting inclusion. 🧵