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Apr 19, 2015
"If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together. " --Lilla Watson
How I Work To Protect Women From Honor Killings
Up until she was 16, Khalida Brohi attempted to heal the sadness she felt when she witnessed atrocities committed on women in her community by crying into her pillow, silently at night, not knowing how else to help. However, a personal tragedy in her life -- the honor killing murder of her close friend -- moved Brohi into fierce action. A teenager herself, Brohi became a champion of women's rights, raising awareness about honor killings, spreading her inspiration door-to-door in her village in Pakistan, and across the world through social media.
In this TEDx talk, Brohi talks about the valuable lessons she and her team at Sughar (her non-profit social enterprise) have learned, about what makes a women's rights campaign truly successful.
BE THE CHANGE
Take action today, in some small way, to support a cause you care about. And if interested, visit Sughar's website to learn more about their inspiring work. More ...
