If you could time travel 100 years from now, what would you want to see in the world you’re arriving in? — Assembly

In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them, from the companies they’re dreaming up to the issues they wished more leaders talked about.

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“I would like to see a more equal world, where the inequalities between people today (due to gender, race, socioeconomic class, religion etc.) are greatly reduced or (hopefully) eliminated. I also hope that the world will be more compassionate and people have more empathy for each other's struggles and experiences. I also hope that people have more respect for human rights and the rule of law, in order to create a more free and fair world.”

— Ava, 17, Ireland

“A world where sustainability is not just a word but a way of living, intentionality in taking care of the earth through planting more trees, and people embracing other means of transportation to reduce carbon emission into our lovely earth.”

— Madike, 22, Nigeria

“I’d love to witness a world where renewable energy sources have taken the forefront, significantly reducing environmental impact. I want to experience the innovative solutions developed to address climate change. I hope that humanity has made significant progress in fostering equality and social justice for all. As a medical student, I’d also be keen to explore advancements in healthcare, with breakthroughs that allow for early detection and the ultimate cure for the deadliest diseases. In the future, I hope diseases like Alzheimer’s are a thing of the past.”

— Saachi, 20, India

“I would like to see a world where all men and women are treated as equal. Also, the indigenous populations and other marginalized people would be treated equally. Everyone should be able to vote for a leader without fear of imprisonment. All the current threats of diseases like neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) would be eliminated from the world. People would live longer than ever and more women would be educated and have the freedom to choose when to have children.”

— Abigail, 18, U.S.A

Chisom Onyekwere

(she/her) is an editorial coordinator at Malala Fund. She loves keeping up with the latest movies and shows on Netflix. She also loves reading and has a bookstagram, @chiscritiques.