Policy, Research and Influencing
Our work aims to change governments' policies to support children and young people, particularly girls living in the poorest countries. We partner with policy makers, parliamentarians, youth advocates, the media and civil society networks.
We use the evidence and learning from our research and programmes to influence governments and help children and young people raise their voices to ensure policy makers listen to them.
Our policy and advocacy team work on a number of key issues including gender and violence, education, humanitarian response, citizenship and participation, youth economic empowerment, and health. Find out more about the work we do in our latest reports, blogs and research.

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is taking place in London this April, bringing together young people, business leaders and heads of Government from across the Commonwealth.
We'll be there, along with youth advocates Hope and Georgina from Kenya and Viola and Norah from Uganda. They'll be asking their Governments to commit to leading the fight to end the exploitation of girls – and we'll be standing with them.
Real Choices, Real Lives research study
Our unique Real Choices, Real Lives research study follows 142 girls across nine countries - Vietnam, Benin, El Salvador, Brazil, Cambodia, Togo, Uganda, Dominican Republic and the Philippines – from birth to 18. Now reaching adolescence, the girls and their parents describe in their own words what it means to be a girl in their family and community, and how age, poverty and gender impact on their lives.
Research, Reports and Briefings
Expert evidence and research to influence governments and international agencies
Toolkits and Resources
Tools to effectively create change and become a campaigner or advocate for girls’ rights
Meet the policy team
Our team is committed to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls
Policy, Research and Influencing blogs
Discover our latest news and analysis