Scilla Elworthy
Peace Activist | Founder, Oxford Research Group
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Scilla Elworthy is a three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and the founder of the Oxford Research Group, a think tank devoted to developing effective dialogue between nuclear weapons policy-makers and their critics. She has advised world leaders on conflict resolution, including Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Elworthy's TED talks exploring nonviolent approaches to global security have reached millions. Her keynotes share actionable strategies for building a more peaceful world, drawing on decades of experience empowering citizens and policymakers alike.
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Fighting with nonviolence
How do you deal with a bully without becoming a thug? In this wise and soulful talk, peace activist Scilla Elworthy maps out the skills we need -- as nations and individuals -- to fight extreme force without using force in return. To answer the question of why and how nonviolence works, she evokes historical heroes -- Aung San Suu Kyi, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela -- and the personal philosophies that powered their peaceful protests.
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