Category: Events

TEDxWomen 2011: An Overview

Shamila Kohestani, recounted her struggles in Afghanistan and her life under Taliban rule. “I want my story to be a source of hope. Please take a moment and think about how valuable your freedom is.”

America At a Turning Point

Robert Borosage, co-director of the Campaign for America’s Future, said, “The question for us isn’t is this movement yoked to Obama, but can we build our own independent movement?”

TEDwomen 2010: “Reshaping the Future”

Journalist Mona Eltahawy grabbed the audience’s attention with her opening line, “I’m Muslim, I’m a feminist, and I’m here to confuse you. It’s not just about headscarves and hymens.”