With energy, tenacity and relentless hope, youth have been the leaders of Nigeria’s #EndSARS movement working towards a freer future, say Education Champions @Kikijames209 and @buky.

You asked them questions on all things #EndSARS. Here’s what they said: https://t.co/7IveGe5AKT https://t.co/2eaJprmJVW

20 million girls have been pushed out of school due to #COVID19, and if we don’t act, they might never return. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

We can build back better to get girls in school and back to learning. Here's how we #SaveOurFuture https://t.co/Nw59CtCZuc

The #EndSARS protests have swept across Nigeria and the world needs to know what’s going on.

To that end, Malala Fund's Education Champions @Kikijames209 and @buky are answering your questions on the events unfolding in their country 🏾

Submit here: https://t.co/E0eH4P7IM0 https://t.co/qmRNcVBCPE

RT @tessjthomas: Young people in Nigeria are leading the fight against SARS and police brutality. On @MalalaFund's Assembly, hear from five young women about their involvement in the #EndSARS movement and what changes they want to see the government make to the police. 
https://t.co/sHeRwc3CIS

“I never liked dolls. All I wanted to do was play football."

Now a coach and youth counselor, Rozma Ghafouri gets to share the sport she loves with other girls, helping them get out of work and back to school. Via @reliefweb https://t.co/9dFZ2hkzx2

RT @sciencefuse: What do you think of when you think of a #scientist?
Watch @SumeraMehboob take on #thinkofascientistchallenge! This campaign will call attention to stereotypes regarding women and other minorities in STEM. So grab your phones & get recording. Don't forget to tag @sciencefuse! https://t.co/1qFSieAx0B

There are a lot of great anti-racism guides out there, but few are geared towards young women and consider anti-racism in a global context. We’re here to change that. 

Introducing our anti-racism guide for girls 🏾  https://t.co/Js0g4tK5Ho

Scientists around the world are racing to find a treatment for #COVID19, and Anika Chebrolu is leading the pack  Via @CNN https://t.co/hof6S5paMQ

“From radio stations to courthouse terraces, girls are coming forward — survivors of displacement, discrimination, violence, and harassment. They shoulder burdens well beyond their years, but they refuse to sit back.” — @Malala https://t.co/K3esrtlm5i

RT @Connected_dev: It is very unfortunate that many rogue/errant police officers do not seem perturbed by the ongoing demands for #PoliceReformInNigeria

They have continued to display brazen disregard of citizens rights.

We must #EndSARS and #ReformTheNigeriaPolice 
#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigera https://t.co/hoBwo0I4mY

RT @buky: I am so proud of #AbujaProtests. It’s the energy for me. Cleaning up, taking care of each other, making sure people are hydrated and fed etc. It’s beautiful to see in action. Sending solidarity to all those still out there. Be safe. My feet hurts and deadlines wait for no woman.

RT @AJEnglish: Nigerian women at the forefront of organising and fundraising #EndSARS protests over police brutality https://t.co/FXd3Js135B https://t.co/TPPSFPyReQ

For transgender activist Devin Halbal, the best part of her work is also the most simple — being seen. 

“Me being visible makes [others] feel like they're supported,” she says. And in a world that tells you to conform, that’s exactly what people need 🏳️‍https://t.co/WFzKiRGJb2

Fed up with her country’s lack of climate action, Sadie Vipond decided to take them to court. No, literally 

She's also one of 15 children suing the Canadian government for failing to protect their future. Via @CBCNews  
https://t.co/0imTqDLDvs

This week @Malala and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex discussed girls’ education and asked you to join them in helping girls continue to learn during and after COVID-19. Thank you to everyone who donated. 

If you didn't catch their chat, find it here: https://t.co/YsAZ889rUg https://t.co/tuKZJqrIss

“I’ve tried my best to educate myself, as well as sign as many petitions as possible.” — Rania, 15, Indonesia https://t.co/tZinIqkl7i

“I try to read as many articles from different perspectives as possible in order to become a better ally [and] amplify Black voices by sharing information that I've read from reliable sources... Lastly, I speak up to anyone that I hear saying racist things.” — Angie, 15, U.S. https://t.co/2G5ZR8p5E2

“I will never fully understand what the Black, Andean or the Indigenous communities struggle with in my country, but I can be their ally… educating people can make them realize the wrong in their actions and it helps initiate a conversation.” — Sofia, 20, Peru https://t.co/RbJ3NzS1ea

“I write quotes on the beauty of the variety of skin colours... If we smile at the beauty of the variety of the trees, animals and the beautiful hue of colours, then we all should appreciate the beauty of the variety of skin colours.” — Eduek, 18, Nigeria https://t.co/MwoO1rwLYk

Daily reminder: systemic racism is a global problem, and we all have a part to play in dismantling it. 

Need some inspiration? Here’s how young women in Nigeria, Peru, the U.S. and Indonesia are working towards an anti-racist world 🏾 (thread).