How do you stand up to authoritarianism? And what does it mean to be "fearless"? In this powerful talk, housewife-turned-politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya describes her unlikely bid to defeat Belarus's long-time autocratic leader in the nation's 2020 presidential election. Painting a vivid picture of how small acts of defiance flourished into massive, peaceful demonstrations, she shares a beautiful meditation on the link between fearlessness and freedom, reminding us that we all have what it takes to stand up to injustice -- we just need to do it together.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: How to be fearless in the face of authoritarianism

How to be fearless in the face of authoritarianism

Despite facing the threat of violence and imprisonment, Belarusians' collective fearlessness sparked massive, peaceful protests.

Facing authoritarianism, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's bid for presidency ignited a movement for freedom, showing one's voice can echo.

In Belarus, a transition from fear to fearlessness ignites massive peaceful protests against a rigged election and ongoing oppression.