Baroness Harriet Harman was appointed as the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls on 8 March 2025.

Harriet was the Member of Parliament for Peckham for over 40 years (1982 to 2024). During this time, Harriet held several senior government positions, including Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition, and Secretary of State for Equalities

Throughout her career, Harriet has been a vocal advocate for women and girls, including on issues such as women’s political representation, maternity rights, and tackling violence against women and girls.