Zainab Salbi
Founder, Women for Women International | Humanitarian & Empowerment Advocate
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Zainab Salbi is the founder of Women for Women International, a renowned organization that has helped over 500,000 female survivors of war. As a humanitarian, author, and media personality, she has dedicated her life to empowering women in conflict-affected regions.
Salbi's TED talks and bestselling memoirs, including 'Between Two Worlds', have inspired millions with her personal story of resilience and her vision for a more just world. Her keynotes provide audiences with an unflinching look at global women's issues while offering practical strategies for making a difference.
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Women, wartime and the dream of peace
In war we often see only the frontline stories of soldiers and combat. AT TEDGlobal 2010, Zainab Salbi tells powerful "backline" stories of women who keep everyday life going during conflicts, and calls for women to have a place at the negotiating table once fighting is over.
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