If you could give a TED talk, what would it be on?
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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““Fast Fashion and its Devastating Effects on South Asia’s Literacy Rate.” Since most fast fashion brands outsource labour from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, where most children work in manufacturing factories and get paid less than a dollar a day, these children do not have access to education and necessities. I would love to speak about consumer awareness so people can choose sustainable and ethically sourced alternatives that do not exploit children in South Asia.”
— Marium, 22, Canada
“The role that music plays in elevating joy in our lives. I could talk forever about how much I adore music, and how happy it makes me!”
— Caitlin, 16, South Africa
“The power of mental health education: from silence to support. As a global mental health education advocate, I understand the importance of having the right knowledge about mental health. When we are aware of our mental health struggles, we are in a better position to seek help or ask questions. From my personal experience, I know that mental health ignorance and illiteracy are very dangerous. Mental health education is essential so that we can increase mental health awareness in our society and break the silence attached to seeking support for our mental health.”
— Rasheedat, 22, Nigeria
“Unveiling the Nexus: Racial Injustice, Marginalised Experiences, and the Western Rejection of Refugee Crises. My journey as a woman of colour has fuelled a relentless drive to amplify the voices and lived experiences of those on the margins of settler colonial societies. Through personal encounters and professional engagements, I have witnessed the resilient spirit of individuals who have faced the brunt of systemic racism. Their stories, struggles and triumphs form the heart of my advocacy work. My Ted talk would focus on how the refugee crisis in Western countries like Australia is connected to historical and ongoing racial injustices that displaced, oppressed and dispossessed communities continue to experience.”
— Rayana, 21, Australia
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