Violence against women is not inevitable – Your actions are | Elina Viitasaari | TEDxVaasa
Violence against women is not a tragic certainty; it’s a consequence of silence, inaction, and the invisible norms we’ve come to accept. In this urgent and empowering talk, Elina Viitasaari dismantles the myth that gender-based violence is inevitable. She challenges us to recognize the unseen forces, from everyday attitudes to systemic failures, that allow violence to persist. Most importantly, she reminds us that while violence may feel overwhelming, our actions are powerful, and change begins with what we choose to do next. Elina Viitasaari is an award-winning expert in sexual and gender-based violence, with a career that spans from direct client work on the ground to shaping global policy in UN forums. Her work bridges the personal and the political, grounded in both empathy and action. With a deep commitment to ending violence and building safer, more just societies, Elina continues to lead conversations that turn awareness into impact. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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