Yasin Kakande
Investigative Journalist | Uncovering Global Corruption
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Yasin Kakande is an award-winning investigative journalist who has exposed corruption and human rights abuses worldwide. As the author of The Outsider: My Journey into Uganda's Underworld, he has shone a light on the dark underbelly of global politics and business.
Kakande's reporting for outlets like Al Jazeera and The Guardian has tackled complex issues like illicit financial flows, dictatorships, and corporate exploitation. His keynotes provide audiences with a firsthand look at the realities of international justice and the power of dogged investigative work.
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What's missing in the global debate over refugees
In the ongoing debate over refugees, we hear from everyone -- from politicians who pledge border controls to citizens who fear they'll lose their jobs -- everyone, that is, except migrants themselves. Why are they coming? Journalist and TED Fellow Yasin Kakande explains what compelled him and many others to flee their homelands, urging a more open discussion and a new perspective. Because humanity's story, he reminds us, is a story of migration: "There are no restrictions that could ever be so rigorous to stop the wave of migration that has determined our human history," he says.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2018 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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