Who do you think should win? We invite readers of The Day to choose between three extraordinary young women who have made their mark on the world in the past 12 months.
Review of the year: the most inspiring person
Who do you think should win? We invite readers of The Day to choose between three extraordinary young women who have made their mark on the world in the past 12 months.
What's happening?
Taisia Bekbulatova had to leave her home. Russia's leaders had decided she was a "foreign agent" - because the magazine she runs was telling the truth about the war in UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. .
She moved to Georgia - and continues to run her magazine.
Taisia Bekbulatova is one of The Day's three candidates for person of the year.
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Marie Christina Kolo campaigns on climate issues. She organised the first climate protest march in MadagascarAn island country in the Indian Ocean. and also campaigns against sexism and ageism.
Mahsa Amini was only 22 years old when she died in September. She died after being arrested in IranA country in Western Asia, officially called the Islamic Republic of Iran. It has a population of 84 million. for breaking Iran's strictHarsh and believing that rules must be followed exactly. dress code. Her death sparked huge protests about women's rights and freedom, which are still going on today.
Who do you think should win?
Taisia Bekbulatova: It takes incredible bravery for anyone in Russia to stand up to the country's leaders.
Marie Christina Kolo: Highlighting the effect of climate change is a key part of the fight to save our planet.
Mahsa Amini: Her death has had a huge impact on the world. The protests are the biggest Iran has seen for years.
Keywords
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Madagascar - An island country in the Indian Ocean.
Iran - A country in Western Asia, officially called the Islamic Republic of Iran. It has a population of 84 million.
Strict - Harsh and believing that rules must be followed exactly.
Review of the year: the most inspiring person
Glossary
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Madagascar - An island country in the Indian Ocean.
Iran - A country in Western Asia, officially called the Islamic Republic of Iran. It has a population of 84 million.
Strict - Harsh and believing that rules must be followed exactly.