Severn Cullis-Suzuki

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Severn Cullis-Suzuki is an activist and writer who has been speaking out about social justice and environmental issues since she was small. Aged 9 years old, she started the Environmental Children's Organization (ECO) with a group of friends committed to learning and teaching others about environmental issues. In 1992, with ECO, Severn attended the Rio Earth Summit, where, at the age of twelve, she delivered a powerful speech that garnered worldwide attention.