Ione Wells
Activist & Author | Empowering Youth Voices
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Ione Wells is a human rights activist and author who has dedicated her career to amplifying marginalized voices. After a sexual assault sparked her 'Consent' campaign, which reached over 3 million people, she became a sought-after speaker on gender-based violence and youth empowerment.
Ione's debut book, 'Positive', shares stories of resilience from young people around the world. Her keynotes inspire audiences to harness the power of storytelling for social change, providing practical strategies for creating inclusive, justice-oriented communities.
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How we talk about sexual assault online
We need a more considered approach to using social media for social justice, says writer and activist Ione Wells. After she was the victim of an assault in London, Wells published a letter to her attacker in a student newspaper that went viral and sparked the #NotGuilty campaign against sexual violence and victim-blaming. In this moving talk, she describes how sharing her personal story gave hope to others and delivers a powerful message against the culture of online shaming.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2016 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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