#Solvingit26 Honoree
Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Philippines
"Ask questions, educate yourself, empower yourself and turn that into action because we need you.”
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Mitzi Jonelle Tan is a Filipino climate activist. She co-founded Youth Advocates for Climate Change Philippines, participating in climate strikes, and helped organize Mock COP in 2020, which brought together over 330 youth delegates representing over 140 countries. Mitzi also speaks out about the Philippines’ anti-terrorism laws, which threaten activists’ work.
Learn more about how Mitzi is #SolvingIt on Instagram, and follow us at @DohaDebates.