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Advocates are at the heart of Girlguidings' mission to help as many girls as possible tackle the issues that are being faced today. Advocates give a platform to young people across the country who don&#39;t have the opportunity to speak out and be heard about what is important to them. The Advocates have been involved in shaping Girlguidings' campaigns, such as ending sexual harassment in schools or the vote matters. To do this, Advocates speak to MPs and other important figures in the world we live in today and act as national spokespeople for Girlguiding. As a team they determine the key issues girls and young women are facing today, with these including the representation of girls and young women in the media, young people's mental health and gender inequality. In the past they have attended important parliamentary meetings and have provided evidence for what girls lives are like today. They are also involved with the Girls&#39; Attitudes Survey which is a prominent Survey which has revealed so many important things about how girls and young women feel about themselves, their lives and the world they live in. Without the Advocate Panel girls and young women's voices will never be heard and the world will not change, and girls and young women will continue to face issues every day.