Nadia Al-Sakkaf
Yemeni Media Leader | Social Media Impact & Activism
About
Nadia Al-Sakkaf is a pioneering Yemeni media leader and social entrepreneur. As former Information Minister of Yemen, she leveraged social media to give voice to the nation's pro-democracy movement during the Arab Spring.
Nadia's TED Talks have reached millions, sharing insights on how digital platforms can empower citizens to drive social change. Her keynotes explore the nexus of technology, activism, and civic engagement, empowering audiences to harness social media for positive impact.
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See Yemen through my eyes
As political turmoil in Yemen continues, the editor of the Yemen Times, Nadia Al-Sakkaf, talks at TEDGlobal with host Pat Mitchell. Al-Sakkaf's independent, English-language paper is vital for sharing news -- and for sharing a new vision of Yemen and of that country's women as equal partners in work and change.
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