Climate change a bigger danger than sexism and poverty, Australian girls say

The ‘Greta effect’ is taking hold among young women and girls who say they aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe in.

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Young women and girls in Australia overwhelmingly believe climate change is the most pressing issue facing the world and their own futures, placing it above gender-based violence, poverty and racism.

A Plan International Australia report released on Friday found girls and women aged between 12 and 25 are passionate about leading social change, even after high-profile criticism of 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Read the full article in English here.