Aava Murto, 16, took over the job of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin for a day in Helsinki on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Aava Murto, 16, took over the job of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin for a day in Helsinki on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Teenager Aava Murto is Finland’s prime minister for a day

  • PM Sanna Marin ‘hands power’ to 16-year-old as part of campaign to promote girls’ rights
  • Murto, who campaigns on climate and human rights issues, says young people could teach adults to be more innovative and think more about the future

Aava Murto, 16, took over the job of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin for a day in Helsinki on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Aava Murto, 16, took over the job of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin for a day in Helsinki on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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