Girls can't wait
The next UK government must accelerate gender equality and deliver change for girls.
Stand with girls in the 2024 UK General Election.
Five more generations of girls are set to endure the injustices of gender inequality.* That means billions more girls across the decades subjected to violence, abuse and harm.
The next UK government must accelerate gender equality and deliver change for girls.
Five more generations of girls are set to endure the injustices of gender inequality.* That means billions more girls across the decades subjected to violence, abuse and harm.
Denied the chance to learn. Their bodies repeatedly policed. Their voices routinely silenced. Girls, in all their diversity, deserve better.
In the 2024 UK General Election on 4th July, we are asking whoever forms the next UK government to focus on accelerating equality and delivering change for girls.
of girls and women globally experience physical or sexual violence in their lives
of girls surveyed in the UK worry about their mental health
girls globally are currently not in education
It’s time for change
Stand with girls in the General Election
WHAT THE NEXT UK GOVERNMENT MUST PRIORITISE
WHAT THE NEXT UK GOVERNMENT MUST PRIORITISE
The next UK government - and all MPs in the next parliament - have a real opportunity to create lasting change if they choose to. Our manifesto outlines the key priorities we know will support girls, both here in the UK and globally, to access their rights and create positive change for themselves and their wider communities.
Our asks at a glance
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Ensure the UK’s global policy centres on gender equality
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Take urgent action to prevent and tackle global crisis and conflict
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Improve outcomes for girls in the UK
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Partner with girls on strategy and policy
“Girls today shouldn't have to fear for the future. There is a responsibility to ensure girls feel protected and empowered to flourish in their world.“
Suzzeth, 18, United Kingdom
"Girls today shouldn't have to fear for the future. There is a responsibility to ensure girls feel protected and empowered to flourish in their world."
Suzzeth, 18, United Kingdom
Why change is needed
The World Economic Forum estimates it will take 131 years until we achieve gender equality – that’s five more generations. Girls can’t wait this long. They’re bearing the brunt of this injustice right now. Missing out on the chance to go to school. Enduring harassment in the street. Being forced to marry.
Big challenges met with bold action
Gender equality is not a diversion from the big challenges ahead. It’s a way forwards. Out of poverty. Out of danger. Both for girls and for the people around them – whether globally or in the UK. For when we focus on making the world a better place to be a girl, we create safer and more just communities for everyone.
This is all our fight
We see girls creating change and calling for braver action in their communities all around the world. They're bursting with talent, ideas and strength. But girls are frustrated at the lack of progress, and the inequality still holding them back. And rightly so. It is not girls' responsibility to tackle the injustices they face. They need support – and hope.
How to get involved
During the General Election, political parties will be setting out their vision for the next government. Let’s make sure they understand that no one can truly prosper when half the world’s citizens are denied the same rights enjoyed by the other half.
But to make them listen enough of us need to stand shoulder to shoulder with girls. This means, when it's time to step into the voting booth, voting for a safer, fairer and more equal world for girls.
For when we focus on making the world a better place to be a girl, we create safer and more just communities for everyone.
"Girls have so much potential, but they’re not given the platform to exhibit this potential."
Blessing, 17, Sierra Leone
"Girls have so much potential, but they’re not given the platform to exhibit this potential."
Blessing, 17, Sierra Leone
*Based on the World Economic Forum estimate that it will take 131 years until we achieve global gender equality.