Ain Husniza
Ain Husniza is a 19 year old Malaysian student activist who has gained recognition for her efforts in promoting gender equality in schools and speaking out against rape culture. Her boldness came to the fore when she publicly called out a teacher who made inappropriate rape jokes in class, and her courage led to the launch of the nationwide movement #MakeSchoolASaferPlace, which garnered over 24 million views on TikTok.
Ain continues her work with AIN Advocacy and other international initiatives, championing the cause of women's rights and inspiring young people to stand up against injustice.
One action you’d like people to do to help your work
“I would appreciate it if people could support my cause by utilising the hashtag #MakeSchoolASaferPlace when sharing their experiences of sexual exploitation in school. This will help raise awareness and create a sense of unity among survivors. Additionally, it would be great if people could alter their attitudes towards young people and promote our voices. It is essential that we are believed when we speak out against the injustices and discriminatory practices of the education system in order to actually move towards reform.”