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The Answer is to Never Give Up | Debora Kayembe | TEDxUniversityofGlasgow

1,865 views · Published 9 April 2015 · 13:45 · Indexed 22 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Debora was a barrister and high profile political figure in the Democratic Republic of Congo before she was granted asylum by the UK. In her talk she tells the story of her plight, showing how grit and refusing to accept defeat is the way to achieving your ambitions.

Debora Buba Feza Kayembe, a British
lawyer, linguist, author, and Human Rights
campaigner, is a true fighter for her beliefs.
Having had to seek asylum in the UK
after having a successful law career in
the Democratic Republic of Congo, she
has had a massive impact on the new
community she found herself in through
her skills as a linguist. In her speech she will
talk about her long and difficult road that
has seen her help so many other refugees,
become a successful company owner
and author, while emphasizing the value
of taking risks and becoming comfortable
in any situation.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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