Stirling education campaigner named as 'one to watch' on 30 for 30 list

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A Stirling campaigner who advocates for greater access to higher education for care-experienced young people has been named in a list of 30 women and girls to watch.

Millicent Wenlock, 21, is a passionate advocator for issues including social justice, sustainability, and inclusivity, using her own experiences as a disabled, neurodivergent and care-experienced young woman to enact change.

She co-chairs the Care Experienced Movement CIC and founded the All of Us Employability Group at the Unite Foundation, where she has supported over 850 care-experienced and estranged people across the UK with access to higher education and employment opportunities.

The Stirling campaigner was also interviewed for a recent documentary and created resources for the campaign to end the institutionalisation of people with autism and learning disabilities in collaboration with the Scottish Human Rights Commission.

She is also leading the design of the UK Walking the Talk campaign with Restless Development.

It focuses on feminist foreign policy, women’s rights, and gender equity, including organising and co-hosting a conference space for change makers and activists.

The 30 Under 30 has been compiled by the Youth Women's Movement, an organisation which focuses on young women's leadership and rights, with the list comprising those deemed to have led change in their fields.

Jenni Snell, CEO of The Young Women’s Movement, said: "It’s a privilege to celebrate these inspiring and tenacious young women and girls, who are creating change in their communities, lives and across society in myriad ways.

"We know that this is a particularly challenging time for young women and girls in Scotland, as they are disproportionately affected by poor access to healthcare, the cost-of-living crisis, and a rise in misogynistic rhetoric.

"Reading this year’s nominations for 30 Under 30 and seeing the impact that young women and girls are having despite this was a moving experience, and we are delighted to celebrate their successes and courage for the ninth year."

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