I find happiness in the simplest of things | Esraa Ahmed | TEDxMIU

2,069 views · Published 10 October 2017 · 11:06 · Indexed 23 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2017 · Nonprofits & Activism

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She stood up for herself and never let other people get to her, or let self-doubt creep into her head.
She will be telling us her story on how she dealt with people's mockery, intrusive questions, and harsh looks and how her road finally lead to self-acceptance. Esraa is a senior high-school student who first became widely known for a video she posted on her personal Facebook account, standing up for herself against people who don't respect her privacy on the streets. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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