Plan International UK · 2020
This comprehensive UK-wide report examines girls' rights across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, drawing on participatory research with girls aged 10–25 alongside practitioner interviews, surveys, a human rights review, and a local authority index. Girls report persistent experiences of sexual harassment, gender inequality in schools, rising mental health pressures, racism, and lack of representation in public life. The report finds substantial regional variation in girls' rights outcomes, with Blackpool ranked lowest and Orkney Islands highest, and calls on government to tackle structural barriers, invest in girls' services, and ensure no girls are left behind.