TED Talks
TED: Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse | Jimmy Carter
With his signature resolve, former US President Jimmy Carter dives into three unexpected reasons why the mistreatment of women and girls continues in so many manifestations in so many parts of the world, both developed and developing....
TED Talks
Yana Buhrer Tavanier: How to recover from activism burnout
When you're feeling burned out as an activist, what's the best way to bounce back? TED Senior Fellow Yana Buhrer Tavanier explores the power of "playtivism" -- the incorporation of play and creativity into movements for social change....
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How does the Nobel Peace Prize work? - Adeline Cuvelier and Toril Rokseth
Among the top prestigious awards in the world, the Nobel Peace Prize has honored some of the most celebrated and revered international figures and organizations in history. But how does the nomination process work? And who exactly is...
TED Talks
Mikko Hypponen: How the NSA betrayed the world's trust -- time to act
Recent events have highlighted, underlined and bolded the fact that the United States is performing blanket surveillance on any foreigner whose data passes through an American entity -- whether they are suspected of wrongdoing or not....
TED Talks
TED: The tragedy of air pollution -- and an urgent demand for clean air | Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah
Breathing clean air is every child's human right, says grassroots campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, sharing the heartbreaking story of her seven-year-old daughter, Ella Roberta, whose asthma was triggered to a fatal point by air...
TED Talks
Yuval Noah Harari: What explains the rise of humans?
Seventy thousand years ago, our human ancestors were insignificant animals, just minding their own business in a corner of Africa with all the other animals. But now, few would disagree that humans dominate planet Earth; we've spread to...
TED Talks
TED: Why Indigenous forest guardianship is crucial to climate action | Nonette Royo
Indigenous communities have looked after their ancestral forests for millennia, cultivating immense amounts of knowledge on how to protect, nourish and heal these vital environments. Today, 470 million Indigenous people care for and...
TED Talks
TED: A new approach to defending the human rights of migrants | Itamar Mann
In this gripping talk, litigator and TED Fellow Itamar Mann details the perilous boat migrations of asylum seekers crossing the Mediterranean Sea. With a surplus of evidence gathered by researchers and activists, he explains how lawyers...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What are the universal human rights? - Benedetta Berti
The basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. That may sound straightforward enough, but it gets incredibly complicated as soon as...
Crash Course
English Civil War: Crash Course European History
The English Civil War. We'll talk about England after Elizabeth, in which things didn't go that smoothly. We'll talk about James I, Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, and James II, all of whom ruled England, (and tried to rule all...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed What are the universal human rights?
The basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. That may sound straightforward enough, but it gets incredibly complicated as soon as...
TED Talks
TED: To future generations of women, you are the roots of change | Gloria Steinem
Activist and author Gloria Steinem is an icon of the global feminist movement. She's spent her life defying stereotypes, breaking social barriers and fighting for equality. In conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, Steinem...
Great Big Story
Fighting for water rights, the story of Detroit's crisis
Discover the efforts of We The People of Detroit to combat water shut-offs affecting over 100,000 families in three years.
Wonderscape
Cobalt Supply Chain Challenges and the Push for Ethical Mining
Uncover the complex cobalt supply chain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the global demand driving it. Learn about the role of major companies like Apple and Tesla, the challenges of tracing cobalt origins, and efforts...
Wonderscape
Eleanor Roosevelt's Legacy: A Lifetime of Service
After Franklin Roosevelt’s passing, Eleanor continued her incredible legacy of public service. She played a pivotal role in shaping the United Nations and drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Later, she advised on women’s...
Wonderscape
Coretta Scott King: Honoring Martin's Legacy and Advocating for Change
This video explores the later years of Coretta Scott King’s life, highlighting her efforts to preserve her husband's legacy and continue their shared fight for civil rights. From leading marches to founding the Martin Luther King Jr....
Great Big Story
Fighting for Water Rights, The Story of Detroit's Crisis
Discover the efforts of We The People of Detroit to combat water shut-offs affecting over 100,000 families in three years.
Seven Dimensions
Understanding Intersectionality
Learn about intersectionality and how everyone has a range of identities, such as gender, race, sexual orientation, age; Recognize that different identities can interact with negative attitudes (such as racism, homophobia, ableism,...
Curated Video
Global Perspectives
Four leading scholars give us their unique take on different aspects of the global socio-political landscape, past and present. Featured are intellectual historian Quentin Skinner (QMUL), Emilie Hafner-Burton, Professor of International...
Curated Video
Courage: Elizabeth Eckford
Elizabeth Eckford's lone walk to Little Rock High School, amid fierce protests, became a symbol of courage in the fight against racial segregation.
Curated Video
The Haymarket Affair
One of the worst miscarriages of justice in U.S. history, the Haymarket Affair, a labor action in support of an eight-hour working day, led to the unlawful executions of four Chicago residents.
Curated Video
Injustice: Roger Taney
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Roger Taney's unjust majority opinion in Dred Scott v. Sandford shockingly declared Black individuals weren't citizens, solidifying slavery's grip and pushing the nation closer to Civil War.
The Guardian
Frozen out: the US interpreters abandoned on Europe’s border
Ahmad and Mati served the US military as interpreters during the war in Afghanistan, but like many others who did so they haven’t been granted visas to emigrate to the US. With their lives threatened by the Taliban, they joined migrants...
Curated Video
Playing Charades
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego), describes her disillusioning experiences working at the U.N. Office in Geneva.