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Manifesto draws on views of 76,000 girls and young women

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Girl-led change on issues ranging from the environment to emotional wellbeing is at the heart of a new manifesto from Girlguiding UK.

Future Girl sets out key aims for the future across five topics, drawn from the consultation responses of 76,000 girls and young women aged four to 25.

Among the calls are equality for girls and young women, an end to gender stereotypes, bullying and sexual harassment.

Minister for women Victoria Atkins said such initiatives would play a key role in helping girls to feel empowered.

"It is awful, but sadly not shocking, that more than a third of girls are put off from going into politics because of how female politicians are represented in the media," said Atkins.

"From climate change to equality in sport, the Future Girl manifesto encourages girls to confidently pursue their interests, effect change and fulfil their potential as the next generation of female politicians, influencers and activists."

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