HASSL matters because patriarchy trains its enforcers young - and so must resistance. Teenagers aren’t ‘too young’; we are the ones who will inherit these systems if we don’t dismantle them.

To me, HASSL means building a better future, not just for myself, but for all women, because it shows us that our voices truly matter and deserve to be heard and respected.

Teens are the key to ending violence against women and girls, we have the power to challenge the attitudes. We are tomorrow’s leaders.

Being a part of hassl means the absolute world! it means doing the very most we can in helping create change for women around the world. As a teen stepping into adulthood, i find it especially important to be involved in shaping a better future not just for ourselves but for generations to come. After all, it stops with us, *wink wink* ! 💙

HASSL matters to me because it gives me a platform. It’s the friction that lets me spread my opinions when life won’t let me be heard.

We have a right to try and fix the world we will be inheriting.

HASSL matters because I can’t imagine passing this patriarchal culture to the next generation of women. I want to work throughout my life to enforce equity and safety so that no girl has to feel voiceless again.

HASSL matters because teens need to start rewiring their brains to remove internalized misogyny that has been conditioned into us and make sure we don’t perpetuate it for younger girls. Historically teens/college students have been driving forces behind social movements, so if change is wanted we can’t exclude the younger generations. Especially since younger teens are excluded from things like voting, we need organizations like HASSL to amplify our voices and our demands for change.

Being part of HASSL reminds me that my voice has power - and that power gives us hope for a safer, fairer future for all girls, now and in the future.

HASSL matters because we shouldn’t be living in a world where children (or anyone) are assaulted, harassed or abused! Being a part of HASSL has given me a voice and I’m so so grateful for that 💙

HASSL matters to me because it allows me to share my opinions when life won’t let me speak. It turns frustration into a voice that can drive change. Teens know firsthand the downsides of misogyny, the silencing, the limits it places on our futures, the everyday harms. So why not let us be a part of fighting it? If we hold the future in our hands, why not let us strive to make it better? We can push for real, lasting change, not just louder noise.

HASSL matters in a world where women feel constantly dismissed and misogyny is normalized in our culture, it is a great comfort to know there are people fighting for our interest and supporting one another .

HASSL is important to me because it’s helping to ensure that one day girls and women my age ( and younger ) don’t have to fear for their safety and well being every time they go out. It’s very empowering that other people are challenging the misogyny that is normalized in everyday culture and working to end women’s harassment and abuse!

HASSL matters to me as it creates a welcoming and accepting space for everyone to advocate and speak up about experiences without feeling fear or receiving judgement. It makes us feel seen and heard, and allows us to feel like we are a part of a community, which as a teenager in this society can sometimes be challenging to find.

HASSL is one of the few places in my life where I feel my voice matters. I can actually make a difference, be heard, and connect with others, while the rest of society tells me my perspectives are irrelevant or incorrect.