General election 2024 manifesto
Ahead of the 2024 general election, we asked the next government to meet the needs of all girls in 4 key areas.
Our election manifesto, ‘For all girls’, is what we asked for from the government ahead of the 2024 general election. We asked the next government, regardless of party and Prime Minister, to sign up to meet the needs of all girls on the following 4 areas:
- Girls’ safety.
- Cost-of-living.
- Mental health.
- The environment.
We chose these areas with the needs of girls and young women in mind. And they were involved from day 1 in choosing what changes we asked for and how we asked for them.
Why did we do it?
Charities like Girlguiding play a huge role in our society. We work to highlight social, economic and political problems, and bring them to the attention of the people in charge of making decisions. We campaign and speak out on issues that affect girls. It’s just one of the ways we try to improve the lives of girls and young women across the UK so we can continue helping all girls know they can do anything.
Girls are a powerful force for change. All our campaigns are created and delivered with girls and rooted in our vision, mission and values, and ‘For all girls’ was no different!
What did we ask for?
Our manifesto is split into 4 main areas – girls’ safety, mental health, cost of living and the environment. Within these areas we focused on specific ways for the next government to act on the issues that matter most to girls. From tackling fast fashion to prioritising mental health, we’re giving a voice to all girls on the issues that matter to them most.
What was the impact?
Since the election, the government has acted on issues we raised. The period products scheme in schools has been extended until July 2026 and there are plans to deliver real change on mental health, violence against women and girls and support for young people.
To read about more changes, and how you can get involved, check our webpage on how girls have influenced policy change.
