Violet Affleck, daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, made headlines after speaking at the United Nations. The 19-year-old Yale student urged world leaders to support mask use and clean air standards.
“It is neglect of the highest order to look children in the eyes and say, ‘We knew how to protect you, and we didn’t do it,’” Violet said with emotion. She warned that ignoring long COVID and rushing “back to normal” leaves future generations at risk.
Violet has long been outspoken about health. She often wears masks at public events and previously demanded mask mandates in medical facilities. She also linked clean air to basic rights, declaring, “We can recognize filtered air as a human right as intuitively as filtered water.”
Her words sparked debate worldwide, highlighting the role of young activists in shaping public health policy. Do you believe stronger mask rules and air protections are needed to protect future generations?
