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Which activist movement did she originate?

  • Green Belt Movement

  • Black Panther Party

  • Sea Shepherd

  • Green party

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The Green Belt Movement is a grassroots environmental organization in Kenya founded by Wangari Maathai in 1977. The movement was created to promote environmental conservation and social justice, and has been credited with planting over 50 million trees. The Green Belt Movement has also worked to promote women's rights and to address poverty and food insecurity.
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