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Each year Girlguiding has listens to girl's views
on the subjects that matter to them today.
This is what we've found out in 2013.
75% of girls feel that, sexism is so widespread that it affects most areas of our lives.
7 out of 10 girls aged 13 and over have experienced *** harassment.
87% of girls aged 11-21 think that women are judged more on their appearance
than on their ability.
65% of girls aged 7 to 21 are concerned about the cost of childcare.
Two thirds of those aged 16-21 want to see more women in leadership roles.
A good job comes top of the list of what girls say they need in life
to do well and be happy.
46% of those aged 11-21 worry that having children
will have a negative effect on their career.
80% of 11-21 year olds think there is too much discussion
about women's weight in the media.
31% of those aged 16-21 would consider cosmetic surgery.
71% of 11 - 21 year olds say they would like to lose weight.
49% of girls aged 16-21 get information about sex and relationships online.
64% feel that school sex education does not give enough focus to relationships.
Six in ten girls aged 11 to 21 experience online bullying or abuse.