The #FridaysForFuture is a global movement by young people to force policymakers to make changes to protect the planet from global warming. The movement unites young people from around the world. The event occurred during the week of March 15th and their website states that at least 1.6 million strikers from 125 countries participated in over 2000 strikes.
For a second week, 300,000 German students are expected to skip class to protest about an inaction towards global warming. The movement started with 200 people in Berlin in December and has grown since then. Organizers and other activists reference a report from the United Nations in October on the severity of global warming.
I chose this photo for two reasons. First of all, the message on their hands is strong and rememberable. For most adults, especially those with children, the message would hit home strongly. Secondly, the use of putting the words on their hands stands out. Rather than typical posters at most rallies, putting it on their hands stands out, especially for the photo. The matching of the message and it being written on their hands makes the connection further.
Since this is a student protest, I think the attention in the media would be greater. Most adults think strongly that kids should be in school. Since these students skipped class to attend the protest, it sends a strong message.
Similar protests occurred across the world. This speaks to a universal message that young people are telling those in government that the current state of the planet is not how they want to take over. That the future of the world is in the hands of those in government and they have to make changes.
Sources:
https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-germany-worldwide-climate-change-20190328-story.html
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