Farida Nabourema
Activist & Democracy Advocate | Defending Freedom in Togo
Most recently at TEDWomen in 2018.
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Farida Nabourema is a Togolese activist and democracy advocate who has spent years leading the fight for freedom and human rights in her home country. As the founder and executive director of the Togolese Civil League, she has organized protests, spearheaded campaigns, and tirelessly challenged the authoritarian regime in Togo.
Nabourema's TEDx talks have inspired millions with her courageous storytelling and blueprint for grassroots resistance. Her keynotes provide a firsthand account of modern authoritarianism and the vital role of civil society in defending democracy.
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Is your country at risk of becoming a dictatorship? Here's how to know
Farida Nabourema has dedicated her life to fighting the military regime in Togo, Africa's oldest autocracy. She's learned two truths along the way: no country is destined to be oppressed -- and no country is immune to dictatorship. But how can you tell if you're at risk before it happens? In a stirring talk, Nabourema shares the four key signs of a dictatorship, along with the secret to defiance for those living within an oppressive system.
1 talk, all in 2018
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