Julia Rosell Jackson

Adolescent girls worldwide face unique and significant power imbalances that profoundly impact their daily lives. These are distinct from the challenges faced by girls (young children) or adult women. Structural inequalities, rooted in colonial legacies, hinder their access to education, support services, and basic rights during this critical transitional period between childhood and adulthood. 

As we have explained in the ActionAid UK manifesto, there is much that the next UK Government – whoever that might be – needs to do to be a genuine international development and humanitarian partner. This includes implementing the commitments to women and girls that were made in the UK’s women, peace and security National Action Plan.