Girl Guides has long been empowering young women by equipping them with valuable skills and building their confidence. Now, it's looking to tackle gender stereotypes in wider society after its research found that they're affecting the life choices of girls as young as seven.

From calling them 'princess' to 'pretty', most people are guilty of reinforcing gender stereotypes when speaking to girls. And as research suggests it can impact them later on in life. Tech firm Sheboard is tackling this, by designing a keyboard that helps people pick more appropriate phrasing.

While nearly half of women say they prefer to buy from companies that challenge gender stereotypes, branded feminism in the form of pink-washed products and #girlpower hashtags is often seen as insensitive and unimpressive. So, how can marketers empower women in an authentic way?

Changing the world for good can be a challenge at any age, but a group of 8- to 12-year-old girls from California aren’t letting their youth stand in the way of achieving social equality. Who are the Radical Monarchs and how are they changing what it means to be an activist?