TEDx Talks | Rethinking Borders from a Stateless Perspective | Shahed Zahaykeh | TEDxUWCRCN @TEDx | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
A personal talk approaching national borders from a stateless point of view, inviting the viewer to examine their own ideas. Meet Shahd Zahayka, an 18-year-old Palestinian living in Jerusalem whose life has been defined by the challenges of living as a "stateless" individual within the Israeli border. Shahd's TEDx talk, titled "Rethinking Borders: My Stateless Journey," shares her awakening at the Red Cross Nordic United World College (RCN), where she discovered a parallel universe of rights and freedoms that challenged the norms she grew up with. Shahd explores the transformative power of questioning accepted beliefs, reshaping her understanding of peace as a universal concept, and challenging invisible borders and unspoken rules that once dictated her worth. Her narrative challenges preconceived notions, encouraging the audience to reflect on their understanding of normalcy and peace, and urging a collective reevaluation of the factors that contribute to a truly inclusive and rights-based society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
A personal talk approaching national borders from a stateless point of view, inviting the viewer to examine their own ideas. Meet Shahd Zahayka, an 18-year-old Palestinian living in Jerusalem whose life has been defined by the challenges of living as a "stateless" individual within the Israeli border. Shahd's TEDx talk, titled "Rethinking Borders: My Stateless Journey," shares her awakening at the Red Cross Nordic United World College (RCN), where she discovered a parallel universe of rights and freedoms that challenged the norms she grew up with. Shahd explores the transformative power of questioning accepted beliefs, reshaping her understanding of peace as a universal concept, and challenging invisible borders and unspoken rules that once dictated her worth. Her narrative challenges preconceived notions, encouraging the audience to reflect on their understanding of normalcy and peace, and urging a collective reevaluation of the factors that contribute to a truly inclusive and rights-based society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
