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Violence

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Violence.

Video playlists about Violence

The paths and possibilities of police reform

Thoughtful, actionable TED talks on how we might transform a seemingly impossible problem into a solvable one.

Personal stories from conflict zones

Powerful, gripping personal narratives that shed light on what it means to live in some of the world’s most dangerous and volatile regions.

Let’s end the silence around abuse

In a world where so many are unable to do so, these courageous talks highlight the importance of speaking out against abuse, whether it's emotional, physical, sexual or online.

War stories

We need to talk about war. These powerful, crucial talks come from soldiers, politicians, journalists and others who've seen the reality of war firsthand.

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Talks about Violence

Barbara F. Walter

Is the US headed towards another civil war?

Susanne Buckley-Zistel

What caused the Rwandan Genocide?

How gaming can be a force for good

A photographic journey through the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan

Timothy Williams

Ugly History: Cambodian Genocide

Diana Sierra Becerra

The rebel radio that brought down a war criminal

Mental health care that disrupts cycles of violence

Ukraine's fight to keep educating its children

Zarlasht Halaimzai

What it's like to be a war refugee

Benedetta Berti and Evelien Borgman

What does it mean to be a refugee?

Why was India split into two countries?

Kemi DaSilva-Ibru

The shadow pandemic of domestic violence during COVID-19

Christiane-Marie Abu Sarah

How do daily habits lead to political violence?

How doctors can help fix the broken US asylum system

Iseult Gillespie

The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece

A call to end the media coverage mass shooters want

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Exclusive articles about Violence

Like it or not, many teens watch porn — so why not use it to teach positive lessons?

Many young people are turning to pornography for information. With this reality comes an opportunity: We can utilize it to start important conversations with them about sex and relationships, says public health researcher Emily Rothman.

Posted Oct 2019

A proven way to fight Chicago’s murder epidemic — and why it’s not being used

Gun violence is a singularly American problem. But there's a proven solution, says Robert Muggah, that needs support.

Posted Aug 2016

Racial violence, cast in bronze, etched in glass

The work of artist Sanford Biggers walks a fine line between poetic and provocative, brilliantly sparking discussions about race, violence and fallen heroes.

Posted May 2016

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