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The fight for freedom in Iran and Ukraine | Christiane Amanpour

Nov 28, 2022

Christiane Amanpour, Chief International Anchor for CNN, shares her gripping insights on global issues. She delves into the women-led protests in Iran triggered by Mahsa Amini's death, highlighting their fight for rights. Amanpour also contrasts the struggle for freedom in Ukraine against totalitarianism, emphasizing the universal battle against oppression. Her discussion reveals the importance of accurate information amidst suppression and the ethical duties of journalists in this turbulent landscape.

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Intro

2min

Women's Rights and Global Solidarity in Crisis

23min

Navigating Truth Amidst Suppression

2min

The Ethics of Truth in Conflict Reporting

2min

Engaging the Unengaged: A Call for Accountability in Global Politics

2min

Neutrality isn't an option when it comes to the fight for personal and political freedom, says world-trotting journalist Christiane Amanpour. Offering context on some of the most significant stories impacting the world today, Amanpour details her experience covering the women-led protests ignited by the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran and shares insights on the war against totalitarianism in Ukraine, revealing realities missing from global reporting. (This conversation, hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member.)

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