DECADES INFOGRAPHIC

1955-2017

Timeline of

Young activist

1950

1955-75

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland

A white activist aigainst segregation

1975

Malala Yousafzai

She began activism at the young age of just 11.

1984

1970

Craig Kielburger

Founded Free The Children (later renamed WE Charity) at the age of 12 years.

2000

1999

Greta Thunberg

Greta attracted international attention for her climate activism.

2017

David Hogg

Became a significant advocate for gun control in USA.

Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai, born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora, Pakistan, is a prominent advocate for girls' education. At a young age, she began speaking out against the Taliban's ban on girls attending school in her region. In 2012, Malala survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban, which only strengthened her resolve to fight for education rights. She became the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate in 2014 at the age of 17. Malala continues to inspire millions worldwide with her unwavering commitment to education and women's rights.

Gretha Thunberg

Greta Thunberg, born on January 3, 2003, in Stockholm, Sweden, is a prominent climate activist. At the age of 15, she gained international attention for her solo school strike outside the Swedish Parliament in 2018, demanding stronger action on climate change. Thunberg's passionate speeches and advocacy have inspired millions of young people around the world to join the global climate movement. She continues to advocate for urgent climate action, speaking at international forums and mobilizing youth activists to demand environmental justice.

Craig Kielburger

Craig Kielburger, born on December 17, 1982, is a Canadian activist known for his work in combating child labor and promoting youth empowerment. At the age of 12, he founded Free The Children, now known as WE Charity, to address child labor issues globally. Kielburger's organization has since expanded its efforts to empower youth to make a positive impact in their communities. He has been recognized internationally for his philanthropic work and continues to be a leading voice in the fight against child exploitation.

Joan Trumpauer Mulhholland

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, born on September 14, 1941, in Arlington, Virginia, is an American civil rights activist known for her courageous actions during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. She participated in sit-ins, Freedom Rides, and other protests against racial segregation, despite facing arrests and violent confrontations. Mulholland remains a steadfast advocate for equality and justice.

David Hogg

David Hogg, born on April 12, 2000, in Los Angeles, California, is an American gun control activist. He survived the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018. Following the tragedy, Hogg co-founded the gun-control advocacy group "Never Again MSD" and became a prominent voice in the movement for stricter gun laws in the United States. He has since continued his activism, working to mobilize young people and communities to address gun violence and advocate for policy change.