VIDEOS

The Song That Sparked a Movement in Afghanistan | Nila Ibrahimi | TED

Afghan activist Nila Ibrahimi shares her experience using song to protest — and ultimately reverse — oppressive laws in Afghanistan just before the Taliban took back control of the country. In a brief Q&A with Head of TED Chris Anderson, Ibrahimi sends a powerful message about the strength of girls' voices, both in Afghanistan and around the world. (Recorded at TED2024 on April 19, 2024)

Nila Ibrahimi's Speech | International Children's Peace Prize Winner 2024 | Amsterdam | KidsRights

Afghan teenager Nila Ibrahimi has been honored with the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize 2024 in a moving ceremony in Amsterdam, presented by Yemeni Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman.

In her acceptance speech, Nila called on the international community to stand against injustice and encouraged children worldwide to seek opportunities and support one another.

Boro Bakhair Ba Maktab | Nila Ibrahimi's Performance | Int’l Children’s Peace Prize 2024

In a deeply emotional moment, Nila Ibrahimi, the winner of the International Children’s Peace Prize 2024, performed “Boro Bakhair Ba Maktab” (Go to School) alongside a beautiful choir. This powerful song reflects her unwavering fight for Afghan girls’ right to education, a dream denied to so many under the Taliban.

Presented by KidsRights in Amsterdam, Nila’s performance is a reminder of the strength, resilience, and hope that children carry even in the face of immense challenges.

Nila Ibrahimi Speaking at the Story Studio | Clinton Global Initiative | September 2024

Nila Ibrahimi speaks at the Story Studio: Uncharted Paths: Unconventional Approaches to Global Challenges, sharing her story and highlighting the challenges faced by women and girls in Afghanistan.

Nila Ibrahimi – Escaping the Taliban | 2023 Geneva Summit

Nila Ibrahimi, 16-year-old Hazara activist who narrowly escaped the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, addresses the 15th Annual Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy | May 17, 2023.