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I can do anything! | Ms. Sonal Ambani | TEDxYouth@JGIS
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-17 16:02
Good evening everyone. It's so wonderful to be here with you at G at JGIS and to speak to you this evening. My name is Sonel Amani and I'm here to take you through my personal journey through my art. Um the first thing I want everyone to put their hands up in the air like this. Can you all put your can you put the class up together and can you stretch three times everybody? One, two, three. And now I'm going to ask you all to say one thing. Can you say it for me? I want you when we raise our hands, we're al ...
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BBC News (World)· 2025-10-11 14:31
Anger after female journalists excluded from Afghan embassy event in India https://t.co/EC4Lz8Ma70 ...
The importance of taking up space as a woman | Ruby Danner | TEDxUniversity High School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-10 16:48
When I played soccer, I used to feel indestructible. There was no challenge I could not tackle, literally or figuratively. As I got older, I got better and I started to play at a higher level with girls who were better than me.But then, as I grew into my own body and the stakes got higher, my confidence plummeted. Making mistakes became something to fear rather than see as an opportunity for growth. My previous invincibility became an intense fear of failure.Even in low stress situations, playing with the b ...
What Schools Don’t Teach Girls — and Why It Matters | Emily Zhou | TEDxBISZ Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-14 14:59
Problem & Impact - Traditional values in China make sex education uncomfortable and avoided, leading to a lack of understanding and potential harm [2] - A study indicates that 30% of women in China experience some form of sexual assault [10] - In 2021, Chinese authorities approved the arrest of over 50,000 individuals for assault cases against minors, and 1 in 10 women were assaulted [11] - Lack of education and support contributes to a toxic environment where sexual violence is trivialized [12][13] Systemic Issues - Confucian values emphasizing hierarchy and obedience, along with rigid family structures, suppress women's voices [16] - While 96% of girls in rural China have access to education from ages 6 to 11, only 79% have access to higher education [17] - 70% of women in rural areas reported experiencing some kind of sexual abuse before the age of 16 [17] - Sex education curriculum review processes are slow and often inconsistent, focusing on biological concepts and neglecting consent, boundaries, and emotional well-being [19][20] Proposed Solutions & Initiatives - The industry is creating a free, online resource for sex education in Chinese, focusing on consent, hygiene, self-protection, law, and rights [21] - The goal is to transform silenced information into accessible knowledge and reach out to schools as supplementary materials [22] - Studies show that comprehensive sex education can significantly reduce violence, with examples like Sweden having 150 times fewer assault cases than China [22][23] - Relationship and sex education directly targets the roots of rape culture, decreasing psychological abuse by 25%, sexual violence by 60%, and physical violence by 60% [23]
Pakistan Isn’t Broken — Our Narrative Is | Minahil Temur | TEDxInstituteOfSpaceTechnology
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-30 15:34
Societal & Cultural Observations - The speaker challenges the prevailing negative narrative about Pakistan, arguing it's not inherently broken but rather viewed through a colonized lens with Western standards [1][2][13][14] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing Pakistan's unique culture, climate, history, and needs instead of imposing Western blueprints [14][15][16] - The speaker highlights the warmth, compassion, and intellectual capacity of the Pakistani people, contrasting this with the negative portrayal often presented by the media [17][18][19][20] Personal Experiences & Opportunities - The speaker recounts personal experiences as a woman in mechanical engineering and manufacturing, noting instances of being treated differently but not necessarily discriminated against, highlighting the potential for women in these fields [7][8][9][10][11] - The speaker emphasizes that gaps and challenges within Pakistan represent significant opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship [24] - The speaker shares the success of a YouTube channel focused on optimistic educational content in Urdu, demonstrating the untapped potential and demand for such content within Pakistan, reaching over 30,000 subscribers and 1100000 views in 4 months [25][26] Economic & National Development - The speaker points out that Pakistan, despite being only 80 years old, has achieved significant milestones, including becoming a nuclear power and developing a globally respected military [21][22][23] - The speaker advocates for investing in Pakistan, comparing it to investing in the stock market when it's at its lowest, suggesting that the perceived failures present opportunities for high returns [27][28][29][30]
Kadının Hikâyesi Herkese İlham Olur | Ümmiye KOÇAK | TEDxYouth@NKFLSchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-14 16:20
kurban olduklarım. Öncelikle beni buraya davet eden hocalarıma ve güzel güzel bütün emeği geçen cülüklerime hepsine koskocaman öpüyorum ve sarılıyorum. Başarılar diliyorum ve çok teşekkür ediyorum. [Alkış] Yaradanımıza kurban olduklarım. Ben Adana'nın Çelemli köyünde 10 kardeşin altıncısı olarak dünyaya gelmişim. Okumayı çok istememe rağmen okutulmadım. Öyle yokluktan falan değil ha. Kız çocukları okula gitmedikleri için. Bir gün camiden anons edildi. Denildi ki her evden bir kız çocuğu okula gidecek. Gitme ...