Policy consultation responses archive
See the work we've done to get girls' voices heard through our responses to policy consultations and calls for evidence
We use what girls have told us when responding to consultations and calls for evidence from government departments, parliament, non-governmental organisations, regulators, other charities and third party bodies.
We use testimonies and evidence from our research reports, including our annual Girls' Attitudes Survey, and feedback from our Advocates and British Youth Council members.
This is our archive of all the consultation responses we have given.
2018
Integrated communities strategy
Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government
June 2018
We used details of our youth panels and Girlguiding's broader work to respond to this consultation.
Civil Society Strategy consultation
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
May 2018
We used details of our youth panels, Action for Change project and Girlguiding's broader work to show how valuable charities can be in encouraging young people to participate in social action.
Domestic abuse bill
Home Office and Justice Department
May 2018
We used our research on the unacceptable harassment and abuse that girls and young women face along with feedback from our Safeguarding department to respond to this inquiry.
Impact of social media
Science and Technology Committee
March 2018
We used our research on girls' experiences online to respond to this inquiry.
Children and Young People's Mental Health Green Paper
Department of Health
March 2018
We use our research on girls' wellbeing and the unacceptable pressures that can affect it to contribute to this consultation.
Keeping children safe in education inquiry
Department for Education
March 2018
We used our research on the unacceptable harassment and abuse faced by girls and young women to contribute to this inquiry.
Children's content review
Ofcom
February 2018
We used our evidence on sexism and stereoptying in the media to respond.
Youth and human rights
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
February 2018
We used evidence from across a range of areas that girls told us matter to them to contribute our views on the current state of girls' rights.
Sexual harassment in public places inquiry
Women and Equalities Select Committee
February 2018
We use our research and quotes from girls to contribute to the Committee's inquiry, providing examples on the harassment and abuse girls and young women face in public places such as the street, public transport and nightclubs.
Relationships and Sex Education Inquiry
Department for Education
February 2018
Following the government’s decision to make relationships and sex education compulsory in England, we used feedback from young members to tell the government what girls want to see in these lessons so all young people can make informed decisions and stay safe.
2017
Internet safety inquiry
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
December 2017
We use our research on girls' experiences to offer recommendations on how to tackle online harassment and abuse.
Inquiry on Body Image
Youth Select Committee
June 2017
In our response, we outline our research on the causes, scale and impact of girls' body image anxiety and include many quotes and testimonies from youth panel members.
Inquiry on Sex Discrimination Law Review - Violence Against Women and Girls
Fawcett Society
May 2017
We outline our research on sexual harassment at school, street harassment, online abuse, the impact of pornography, and girls' experiences and awareness of abuse.
Inquiry on Sex Discrimination Law Review - Employment, pay and pensions
Fawcett Society
March 2017
We highlight the importance of retaining EU provisions that protect young people and of including their voices in the decisions that will be made around Brexit.
Inquiry into children and young people's mental health and the role of education
Health Select Committee
January 2017
The Committee wanted evidence about how children and young people's mental health can be supported in school.
Consultation on the sexual portrayal of under 18s in advertising
Committee of Advertising Practice and Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice
January 2017
The committees that write UK advertising codes wanted feedback on their proposal to prevent the sexualisation of under 18s in advertising.
Consultation on the Industrial Strategy
Governement's Industrial Strategy
We emphasise the need to include a greater consideration of issues confronting girls and women within the government's Industrial Strategy, which aims to 'make the economy work for everyone' through actions such as investing in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) research and improving workers' digital skills.
Inquiry into fathers and the workplace
Women and Equalities Select Committee
We highlight the need to tackle the barriers faced by both men and women in the workplace.
2016
Inquiry into Government plans for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal 5
Women and Equalities Committee
The Committee wanted evidence on how the Government can implement Goal 5 – which is to achieve gender equality and empower all girls and women by 2030. We submitted evidence based on what girls have told us through the Girls’ Attitudes Survey and Girls Matter campaign.
Evidence on the Digital Economy Bill
House of Commons Public Bill Committee
The House of Commons Public Bill Committee requested evidence as part of their review of the Digital Economy Bill.We submitted evidence from the Girls’ Attitudes Survey to inform the proposal in the Bill around introducing age-verification for online pornography.
Gender stereotyping in adverts
Advertising Standards Authority call for evidence
The Advertising Standards Authority wanted to hear what stakeholders think about gender stereotyping in advertising and the evidence available on the impact of this.
Inquiry: Sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools
Women and Equalities Committee
The Women and Equalities Select Committee wanted to discover the scale of sexual harassment and sexual violence in primary and secondary schools in the UK. They wanted to know about the impact it's having and get practical recommendations to reduce the levels of sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools.
Consultation on children and young people's mental health: peer support
Department for Education
This consultation from the Department for Education asked respondents for information on best practice in peer support for children and young people’s mental wellbeing, what was currently available and how provision could be improved.We submitted a response to highlight the important role peer support and education can have and included information about our peer education programme.
Consultation: Keeping children safe in education
Department for Education
This consultation from the Department for Education asked for feedback on proposed changes to Keeping children safe in education. This is statutory guidance that all schools and colleges in England must consider when carrying out their duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We submitted a response based on the issues girls tell us are important in keeping them safe.
