UK STUDENTS HAVE THE LOWEST HAPPINESS LEVELS IN EUROPE
Self harm, body image and eating disorders are all on the rise. Girls, non-binary and trans young people, and young people from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, are disproportionately affected.
GIRLS' SELF ESTEEM PLUMMETS DURING PUBERTY
One in three girls is unhappy with their personal appearance by the age of 14. Heavy social media use is one contributing factor.
CULTURES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS
A third of 16-18 year old girls have experienced unwanted sexual touching at school, and the majority of students don't report incidents to teachers.
CORONAVIRUS IS EXACERBATING EXISTING INEQUITIES
Looking at levels of economic deprivation, domestic violence and online sexual harassment, there is a widening gap across intersecting lines of gender, race, class and other factors.