How young voices build strong democracy | Grace Sinats

How young voices build strong democracy | Grace Sinats | TEDxBearCreekPark

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3 жыл бұрын

We often tell our youth that one day, they will change the world. But what if that one day is now? Fifteen-year-old Grace Sinats believes the youth of today are more than capable of building lifelong voting habits and changing their political landscape for the better. All we need to do is give them the right to vote.
Grace Sinats is a 15 year old climate activist, and advocate for lowering the voting age to 16. In 2019 her climate activist group mobilized over 20,000 people to the streets of Victoria, fighting for climate action. Her biggest passion is fighting for what is right, and breaking down the status-quo. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@gracesinats3002 3 жыл бұрын

This was such an amazing experience! Thank you to everyone involved!

@doreenwebb557 3 жыл бұрын

well done Grace.

@thatweirdguynoah 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could’ve watched this when I was 16. Great job!

@toughtome 3 жыл бұрын

Really, there's a need of young voices to make the democracy strong, corruption free and more efficient and effective than ever. The situation of democracy in India should be a matter of concern. The fundamental rights have been curtailed too much than before especially the freedom of speech which has been changed so far. The government in India has now in the process of changing the definition of democracy by its actions. You can now imagine the situation of democracy in India.

@isabelbliss3609 Жыл бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly, the voting age has needed to be lowered to 16 for a long time now. Not only that, but there should be an upper cut off, or halving the value of the votes of those 80+ years old as they personally do not have as much at stake ! Their votes should be weighted proportionally.

@creativelyunited 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Grace! Your light shines bright. Thank you for all the ways you are making this world a better place.

@annikcoupeysmith5878 3 жыл бұрын

Exciting talk - teaching politics in school is a yes yes.

@emma-janeburian2165 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! This is so incredible. I am inspired!!

@DaiManuelOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Grace, what a talk! As a dad of two teen daughters -- amazing women both --- I absolutely loved your message!

@TomDutta 3 жыл бұрын

Grace your courage and presentation gave me the confidence that you would help our world when you have a vote. Keep inspiring others and change the system. I believe you can.

@orvillelee5714 3 жыл бұрын

I am so proud of you. Stay on the Journey. I will vote for you.

@iferociouspandagaming1535 3 жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring!

@lilybarraclough1331 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazing job Grace!

@PewterPicsandThePewterPen Жыл бұрын

We who are currently adults need to stop underestimating the youth based on the actions of a few idjits and start trusting the majority who really gaf and want a better world and are already putting in the work to get it.