For these women, reading is a daring act

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

TODAY’S TED TALK Laura Boushnak: For these women, reading is a daring act 05:05 minutes · TEDGlobal 2014 In some parts of the world, half of the women lack basic reading and writing skills. The reasons vary, but in many cases, literacy isn't valued by fathers, husbands, even mothers. Photographer and TED Fellow Laura Boushnak traveled to countries including Yemen, Egypt and Tunisia to highlight brave women -- schoolgirls, political activists, 60-year-old moms -- who are fighting the statistics. Watch now » PLAYLIST OF THE DAY The importance of educating girls In far too many countries around the world, an education is not a given for girls. These moving talks are from those facing great risk to change that. Watch » 4 talks · Total run time 56:07