Finland: 16-yr-old becomes the Prime Minister for a day as Sanna Marin swaps role | Oneindia News
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Ever seen a 16 year old taking charge as the Prime Minister of a country, well that happened in Finland. Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin handed over the power to a 16-year-old as part of a campaign to promote girls' rights on wednesday. The 16 year old Aava Murto, from Vaasky in southern Finland said that she having an exciting day as she faced the media on the steps of the parliament after meeting the chancellor of justice.
Aava Murto actively campaigns on climate and human rights issues. Her message to decision-makers has been that girls need to realise more how important they are, and how they are just as good at technology as boys. Sanna Marin became the world's youngest head of government at the age of 34 when she took office in December.

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