In a true display of girl power, Girlguiding UK now officially backs the 'No More Page 3' campaign, a testament to an adaptable, forward-thinking youth organisation. Despite my own short fling with Guiding, I think this demonstrates the enduring potential for the group to give a solid grounding for young women in the UK.

Disguised as a carefree rite of passage, it proved that girls could function, physically, without male protectors, could provide their own shelter, gather fuel, store and cook food without recourse to electric or gas, and have endless, deliriously innocent fun in the company of other females.

Girl Guides in Australia will no longer swear to allegiance to God and the Queen, in a historic change intended to ensure the organisation "remains re...

Girl guides are being taught how to apply make up, give massages and what to wear to the beach - and the new curriculum has sparked parent outrage. ...

Fresh concerns over school girls' eating habits have been raised after research revealed one in five are skipping lunch and one third miss breakfast. ...

Girls and young women are more concerned about money than ever before, a survey has found. The study showed that 69% of girls and young women aged ...