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The power -- and the risk -- of raising your voice

24,754 views | Gurmehar Kaur • TED Talks India

One day, Gurmehar Kaur was a typical university student, deciding whether to go to the mall or the movies. The next, she was targeted with violent threats and online hatred. Why? Because she made a video that called for peace. She talks about the power of words, both positive and hateful -- and shares why she refuses to be silenced. (In Hindi with English subtitles)

One day, Gurmehar Kaur was a typical university student, deciding whether to go to the mall or the movies. The next, she was targeted with violent threats and online hatred. Why? Because she made a video that called for peace. She talks about the power of words, both positive and hateful -- and shares why she refuses to be silenced. (In Hindi with English subtitles)

This talk was presented at an official TED conference.

About the speaker

Gurmehar Kaur

Student

Gurmehar Kaur is a student, studying English literature at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University. She became the face of the fight against the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) after she took to social media to protest against the alleged violence by ABVP members at Ramjas College. She is an ambassador for Postcards for Peace, a charitable organization that helps eliminate any form of discrimination.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference.