Gender EqualityVideos

In this video essay, oliSUNvia critiques the cultural backlash against 'choice feminism' and the rise of stay-at-home girlfriend discourse. She argues that autonomy must include the right to make non-normative or traditionally feminine choices without being dismissed as brainwashed or anti-feminist. Through nuanced commentary and community responses, the video explores the tension between agency, internalized norms, and feminist respect for individual paths.

Omani journalist and women's-rights advocate Rafiah Al Talei starts from an election defeat to examine barriers to women's political representation and the symbolic burden placed on female candidates.

In this TED@BCG talk, gender and climate researcher Zineb Sqalli critiques the gender-neutral framing of climate policy and reveals how it often perpetuates inequality. She highlights Vienna’s gender-equal urban planning as a model and calls for climate strategies that intentionally integrate gender equity at every stage.

Maldivian technology manager Aishath Adnan reflects on founding Women in Tech Maldives and connects women's visibility in tech to island connectivity, education and care policy.

Ivorian lawyer Brigitte Mensah continues legal work and disability-rights advocacy after losing her sight, prompting questions about accessible voting, legal services and public institutions.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter delivers a powerful call to action to address the global crisis of violence against women and girls. Drawing on his decades of humanitarian work and diplomatic experience, Carter presents shocking statistics and personal observations about the systematic abuse of women worldwide, from human trafficking to honor killings, and challenges religious, political, and cultural institutions to confront their role in perpetuating gender inequality.

In this TEDWomen talk, Elizabeth Nyamayaro introduces the HeForShe campaign and calls on men to actively participate in the global fight for gender equality. Drawing from her personal experience and UN advocacy, she emphasizes shared humanity and collective responsibility in dismantling patriarchal systems.

In this TEDWomen talk, sociologist Michael Kimmel makes a compelling case for why gender equality benefits not only women, but men as well. Using humor and research, he argues that equality leads to healthier relationships, better workplaces, and a more just society. Kimmel challenges men to become active participants in feminist progress.

Shabana Basij-Rasikh recalls secret schools under the Taliban’s first regime and asks how girls’ right to learn depends on families, women teachers and collective support.