How the fear of self-identity can affect the future of others
Elmira Lyapina, PhD |
TEDxUNYP
• September 2021
Elmira gives a passionate and moving talk on how the fear of self-identity can affect the future of others and what we can do to drive acceptance and foster an inclusive future for all.
Elmira Lyapina her doctorate in public international law from Charles University in Prague and her Master of Laws from the University of Greenwich at the University of New York in Prague. Elmira is an independent advisor on legal matters for businesses, providing legal consultations for international companies and individuals in the field of business law, as well as human rights. Her personal experience as an immigrant and representative of a national minority has provided context for several of her academic articles. She is also a guest lecturer at several universities and does work on migrant rights. Elmira is the co-founder and chairperson of the KITAP NGO, which represents Tatar and Turkic cultures in the Czech Republic. KITAP provides a platform for cultural exchange and cooperation, in addition to social, cultural, and business networking for Turkic communities.