Coming to Terms - Unpacking Homophobia and Advocating for LGBTQ+ Rights

Explore a powerful 15-minute TEDx talk that delves into the journey of overcoming homophobia, championing LGBTQ+ rights, and harnessing the transformative power of education. Follow the speaker's personal evolution as he shares his experiences of discrimination growing up in India and the Middle East, and how these challenges led him to become a published poet, activist, and the first LGBTQ+ association chair for the University of Manchester's Student Union. Discover how fostering empathy, active listening, and understanding can spark profound societal change. Gain insights into building a more compassionate world through the speaker's narrative, which emphasizes the importance of comprehension, collaboration, and empathy in reshaping lives and communities.

Coming to Terms | Hridam Saha | TEDxUniversity of Manchester