How to fight for democracy in the shadow of autocracy | Fatma Karume

TED Talks Daily

May 21 2024 • 15 mins

Democracy may be an abstract concept, but it holds the very essence of our autonomy and humanity, says lawyer and human rights advocate Fatma Karume. Sharing her journey navigating a tumultuous political transition in Tanzania that put her life at risk, she highlights the importance of speaking truth to power and fighting for a brighter democratic future.