The song that sparked a movement in Afghanistan

Name: The song that sparked a movement in Afghanistan
Uploaded: 2024-12-05T15:46:54Z
Duration: 5 min 59 s
Description: Afghan activist Nila Ibrahimi shares her experience using song to protest — and ultimately reverse — oppressive laws in Afghanistan just before the Taliban took back control of the country. In a brief Q&A with Head of TED Chris Anderson, Ibrahimi sends a powerful message about the strength of girls' voices, both in Afghanistan and around the world.

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TED2024

• April 2024

Afghan activist Nila Ibrahimi shares her experience using song to protest — and ultimately reverse — oppressive laws in Afghanistan just before the Taliban took back control of the country. In a brief Q&A with Head of TED Chris Anderson, Ibrahimi sends a powerful message about the strength of girls' voices, both in Afghanistan and around the world.