TED Talks Daily When you inform women, you transform lives | Paige Alexander
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Feb 15, 2024 
Paige Alexander, CEO of the Carter Center and an equality champion, emphasizes that access to information is vital for empowering women and advancing human rights. She shares inspiring stories, including Ana from Guatemala, who overcame challenges with the help of local support. Alexander discusses the 'Inform Women, Transform Lives' campaign, aiming to bridge the information gap faced by women globally. She highlights creative outreach methods like murals and billboards, urging collective action to enhance education and resources for women's empowerment.
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Ana's Transformation
- Ana, a Guatemalan woman, faced severe hardship after her husband's death, leading to depression and malnutrition.
- A neighbor informed her about a free women's clinic, where she received treatment and support, enabling her to start a business and support her family.
Information as a Master Key
- Access to information is crucial for empowering women and addressing global issues.
- Paige Alexander emphasizes information as a "master key" that unlocks human rights.
Carter's Challenge
- President Carter, with an engineering background, challenged the idea of an information gap between men and women, demanding proof.
- This led to a survey of 2,000 women across several countries, revealing the barriers they face in accessing information.