Raeesah Noor-Mahomed
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Raeesah Noor-Mahomed | |
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| Born | c. 2002 (age 21–22) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | University of Cape Town |
| Alma mater | Parktown Girls' High School |
| Known for | Activism |
Raeesah Noor-Mahomed is a South African climate action activist based in Cape Town. She is the founder of Stage for Change.
In early 2020, she was inspired by the actions of Greta Thunberg and the threat posed by Australian wildfires.[1][2] As a 17-year-old student at Parktown School for Girls, she joined Extinction Rebellion and the Fridays for Future movement, protesting outside Gauteng Legislature.[1][2]
In November 2021, she protested at Glasgow's Festival Park outside COP26.[3] The activists were demanding media attention for activists from the regions and populations that are suffering disproportionate consequences of climate change, i.e. Most Affected People and Areas (MAPA).[2] Thunberg stood beside Noor-Mahomed but directed cameras to the MAPA activists instead of providing interviews herself.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Langa, Phumlani S. (2020-02-19). "SA teens boycott classes on Fridays to protest climate crisis". City Press. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ a b c d Evans, Julia (2021-11-03). "ECOMAVERICK: 'I will not be your token': SA activist Raeesah Noor-Mahomed stands up for marginalised voices at COP26 rally". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ Joselow, Maxine (2021-11-05). "Analysis | Youth climate activists say adults at COP26 are failing to protect them". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
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