What Are Your Gender Equality Priorities?

This blog was first published on girlsmatter.org.uk.

From closing the gender pay gap to ending violence against women and girls, many actions could improve our lives in the UK.

Through my role as a Post-2015 Ambassador for the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, I have attended many events and talk to UK politicians about how they could take action on gender inequalities at home and around the world. In that space I try to convey the diverse experiences of the hundreds of thousands of girls and young women who aren't able to be there with me - a very difficult task!

That's why I find it particularly exciting when there is an opportunity for everybody to easily and directly contribute their own views on such an important issue.

What progress has been made to improve the lives of women and girls?

Twenty years ago, a landmark event took place. Beijing, China played host to the UN Fourth World Conference on Women, and 189 countries (including the UK) signed up to the resulting declaration and platform for action.

In June this year, the UK government released a progress report on how they have tackled gender inequalities in line with the outcomes from Beijing - and now they are asking for your thoughts. This week the Government Equalities Office has launched an online survey asking for your thoughts on two questions.

- What progress has been made to improve the lives of women and girls in the UK since 2010?

- What future priorities for women and girls should the government focus on in the next five years?

Tremendous progress has been made around the world since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action were signed, and you can help to ensure that progress continues for years to come.

Have your say

Head over to the Government Equalities Office website right now to find out more about the consultation and to complete the survey. It takes just five minutes to have your say and to shape future government policy on gender equality.