Our Mission
GIRL AND POWER exists because most writing aimed at girls falls into one of two traps: it is either relentlessly upbeat and says nothing, or it is alarmed and says too much. We try to do a third thing — describe the situation accurately, explain what the evidence supports, and be honest about where the evidence runs out.
We cover twelve areas: confidence and mindset, education, STEM, sport, early careers, money, physical health, mental health, online safety, rights and equality, individual stories, and the communities and families around all of it.
Who We Write For
Our readers are girls and young women in their teens and twenties, and the parents, teachers, coaches and mentors around them. We assume our readers are intelligent and busy. We do not write down to them, and we do not pad.
Editorial Standards
- Evidence first. Where research exists, we describe what it found and how confident it is. Where findings conflict, we say so rather than picking the more quotable one.
- Numbers in context. A statistic without its denominator, its date and its population is not information. We include those.
- No manufactured urgency. We do not turn a modest effect into a crisis, and we do not turn a real problem into a personal failing.
- Corrections. When we get something wrong, we fix it and say what changed.
- Transparency. We disclose AI assistance in content production and any affiliate relationships.
What We Avoid
We avoid advice that shifts a structural problem onto an individual's shoulders — the "just be more confident" genre in particular. Where a barrier is institutional, we say it is institutional. We also avoid content that shames bodies, diets, incomes or family circumstances.
🤖 AI Content Disclosure
Some content on GIRL AND POWER is created or assisted using artificial intelligence tools. All AI-assisted content is reviewed by editorial staff before publication. AI-assisted content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
Content published on GIRL AND POWER is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, legal, financial or career advice, and it is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified professional. Readers should consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on anything published here. Our content is not intended to harm sentiments, spread misinformation, or defame any individual, group, company or organization.
Contact
Amelia Rhodes, Editor
Email: amelia.rhodes@girlandpower.com
See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.