DAME Youth Board

Hen, 17

Hen is not afraid to speak up for what she believes in. She is fed up with women and girls not being heard, and certainly not being listened to. At only 18 she has already spoken at national and global events, such as the Labour Party Conference and COP26, on topics ranging from sexual assualt, girls education and climate policy. For Hen everything is connected. She cares deeply about the environment, but sees what she calls “social sustainability” as just as important, “it’s only when we empower women and girls to take charge of their whole lives, that change becomes possible.” Currently listening to/watching: