Aala El-Khani
Parent and Researcher | Documenting the Reality of Raising Children in Conflict Zones
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Aala El-Khani brings a deeply personal and research-informed perspective to one of the most challenging aspects of modern conflict - the experience of parents trying to raise children amid war and violence. Through her work, she illuminates the daily struggles, impossible choices, and resilience of families living in war zones.
Her presentation at TEDxManchester in 2016 drew from her unique understanding of how warfare affects family dynamics, child development, and parenting decisions. El-Khani's insights reveal the psychological toll on parents who must navigate protecting their children's innocence while preparing them for harsh realities, maintaining routines amid chaos, and making split-second decisions that could mean the difference between safety and danger.
Her work contributes to a broader understanding of civilian experiences in conflict, moving beyond statistics to humanize the profound challenges faced by families in war-torn regions and the extraordinary measures parents take to preserve normalcy and hope for their children.
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What it's like to be a parent in a war zone
How do parents protect their children and help them feel secure again when their homes are ripped apart by war? In this warm-hearted talk, psychologist Aala El-Khani shares her work supporting -- and learning from -- refugee families affected by the civil war in Syria. She asks: How can we help these loving parents give their kids the warm, secure parenting they most need?
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxManchester 2016 | 2016 | 🇬🇧Manchester, United Kingdom |
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