We all carry one of these, right. Bags. It comes in different colors and shapes and sizes, and it's made in multiple different fabrics.But it all has one purpose, to hold what we choose to carry. But what if I told you that this bag isn't just about what's inside, but rather about who packed it. Because from the moment a girl is born, the society already starts packing her bag for her.Not with books or pencils, but instead with labels and expectations. And even before she gets a chance to open her own bag, ...

[music] So, my name is Rafiat. I'm uh I run an organization called Footsteps. I am a social entrepreneur by profession. And being a social entrepreneur means being able to take risks.But this wasn't always in my plan. I actually had a life plan when I was young. So when I was young, my plan was to get good grades in school, go to a top IV league university, graduate with like a 4.0% perfect GPA, work at the UN for like 20 years, and then start my own nonprofit once I came back.But at the age of 17 in high s ...

[Music] [Applause] I am a poet, a storyteller. London, China. It's not even a cliche that when you educate a girl, you educate a nation.A girl does not belong to the society for domestication. She belongs to the community for developmental solution. Girls belong to society as an institution.They are not looking for a buyer. What they look for is that every child is to lift something higher. Cha.Behind every successful man, there is a woman supporting his mission. And behind every successful community, there ...

Storytelling & Impact - Stories are 22 times more memorable than facts or statistics, serving as tools for connection, memory, and learning [1] - Every story matters, even the smallest ones, as they can create the biggest change [11] - Sharing stories can change someone's tomorrow [13][15] Personal Growth & Resilience - Hardships are gifts that provide strength, empathy, and direction [10] - One cannot change their story but can reframe how they tell it [10] - Barriers can become bridges, and one's culture and background can be superpowers [12] Empowerment & Authenticity - The world needs individuals to shine and be bold, not to shrink [14] - Sharing one's story helps others find theirs [14] - Instead of trying to fit in, one needs to stand out [13] Lessons Learned - Feel your story, learn from it, and lift from it to inspire others [11][12] - When life flips you, flip it back by feeling it, lifting it, and powering on [12]

हाय माय 38 इयर्स वन वुड नॉट हैव इवन थॉट ऑफ अ लाइफ लाइक दिस इफ यू वुड हैव मेट मी द डे आई वास बोर्न या आई एम श्योर मैं बच्चा थी बट देन इट वास् वैरी डिफरेंट आई ऑलरेडी ह्यड एन एल्डर सिस्टर इन द फैमिली सो एवरीबडी वास् एक्सपेक्टिंग अ बॉय ऑफकोर्स बट अ बेबी बॉय दे आल्सो थॉट ऑफ द नेम कि इनका क्या नाम रखेंगे बट आई एम नॉट श्योर इफ दे थॉट कि वो मेरा नाम क्या रखेंगे दिस स्टोरी इज़ नॉट अबाउट माय पेरेंट्स कि वो सोच रहे थे इट विल बी सो डिफिकल्ट फॉर देम बट इट वाज़ अबाउट द सोसाइटी जो लोग उनको बता रहे थे कि एक बेटी तो हो चुकी ह ...

[Music] Vagina. Vagina. Yes, I said it in front of you all on a stage into a microphone. And guess what? The world didn't end. But let's be honest, some of you flinched. Some of you looked down. And some of you might be still wanting this to turn into a joke. >> It won't. I say it every day. I'm a doctor. I'm an aesthetic gynecologist. And I talk about vaginas all day. Not in secrecy, not in shame, not in whisper, not as something dirty, embarrassing or as a taboo. I am an aesthetic gynecologist. I talk abo ...

[Music] [Applause] [Music] Good day our esteemed guests. To say our voices count goes beyond words would ever express. Yes.Even though we are kids, our voices still matter. When we speak kindly, when we ask questions, when we say what we feel, it makes a big difference. Our voices can help someone who's sad, can stop something that's wrong, can bring new ideas, share love, and also bring a change to the world around us.Some people may think she's just a kid. No one will listen. But guess what.God listens. O ...

बियों्ड द मिरर द मास्क दैट वी चूज़ एंड द कॉन्फिडेंस दैट वी फाइंड आई स्टिल रिमेंबर द वेरी फर्स्ट टाइम आई वॉर अ रेड लिपस्टिक इट वाज़ नॉट फॉर अ वेडिंग और अ पार्टी इट वाज़ जस्ट अ ट्यूसडे जस्ट अ रेगुलर ट्यूसडे। देयर वाज़ नो स्पेशल ओकेजन एंड नो वन टू इंप्रेस। बट समथिंग इनसाइड मी विसपर्ड टुडे। लेट्स ट्राई जस्ट वंस लेट्स शो अप डिफरेंटली। सो आई पिक्ड द बोल्डेस्ट रेड नॉट द बेसिक नॉट द सॉफ्ट पिंक बट द बोल्डेस्ट रेड दैट एवरीवन वांट मी अबाउट टू लाउड दे सेड टू मच। आई स्टुड इन फ्रंट ऑफ़ द मिरर फॉर अ लॉन्ग टाइम लगर एंड यूजुअल। ...

[Music] Good evening everyone. Thank you TEDex team and I am Nagpur for giving me this wonderful opportunity. They say knowledge is power but I believe knowledge is power when it is shared.Hello everyone, greetings. My name is Dhanish Mahajan and I am from Shapur Kandi near Patankot, Punjab, India. I was born low vision in a remote part of India where there was very limited awareness with regard to eye care and accessibility.Moreover, stigma was everywhere. I my friends used to mock me with different names ...

Societal Beauty Standards & Impact - The pervasive influence of beauty standards, often unattainable, leads to negative self-perception, with over 60% of women feeling negatively about their bodies [3][6] - Media representation historically favored thin, white, and blonde ideals, with significant gaps in representation for Black and plus-size models [7] - Body shaming culture was prevalent, extending from media to schools, impacting self-esteem [8] Personal Journey & Empowerment - The speaker's personal journey involves challenging conventional beauty standards and embracing self-acceptance [15] - Art school and photography became tools for healing and empowering others to celebrate their bodies [11][12] - Creating safe spaces for women to challenge beauty norms and embrace self-expression is a key mission [19] Redefining Beauty & Representation - The speaker advocates for visibility and representation of diverse bodies, challenging the need for a "perfect body" [16][18] - Celebrating body acceptance and promoting self-love can potentially eradicate the need for beauty standards [19] - Encouraging self-love and challenging societal pressures are crucial steps towards redefining beauty [20][21]