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Raeesah Noor-Mahomed is a South African climate action activist based in Cape Town. She is the founder of Stage for Change.
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 |
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.