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#HeforShe
In 2014, the #heforshe movement was started, focusing on giving support to men and boys who didn't feel it was appropriate to support women and feminism. Backed by figures such as Emma Watson and Justin Trudeau, this movement was a great start in ending the stigma that men can't be open and express support to women. -
#ALSicebucketchallenge
In 2014 when this challenge started, spreading awareness about the effects of ALS made a major impact, with millions of people dumping ice on their heads over the course of a few weeks. -
#prayforParis
In 2015 after the horrific Paris shooting, the hashtag #prayforParis became one of the most used hashtags at the time. The entire world was sending love and support to the people in Paris after the terrorist attacks. -
#IstandwithAhmed
In 2105, Ahmed made a homemade clock that was interpreted to be a bomb, a prime example of the islamaphobia that goes on in America. From here, the hashtag #IstandwithAhmed was used over 300,000 times, including support from the President -
#WomensMarch
In 2017, millions of women came together, who did not like the current status of the treatment of women and how things were looking for the future, came together and made a real statement. They were protesting for equality and a better future.
