Videos

Protecting Children from Grooming and Abuse

This video contains a discussion of abuse, including predatory and abusive behavior towards children. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers.  Abuse often begins not with obvious harm, but with trust, praise, and attention that slowly become grooming. In this powerful talk, Amy Saltzman, M.D., a former competitive gymnast, physician,…
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Are Teens in Pakistan Safe on Discord and Reddit?

Some of the riskiest teen online spaces aren’t the ones parents check. Discord and Reddit work very differently from apps like Instagram or TikTok. Discord lets users join servers and private groups with little identity verification, while anonymity is a default on Reddit, making both harder for parents to track.…
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Are Social Media Apps Addicting Children?

In this episode of DigiPod on Dawn News English, Usama Khilji speaks to technology policy lawyer Hassan Niazi about a major US case involving Meta and Google, where social media companies faced liability over allegedly addictive platform design and harm to young users.…
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Biological Parents Sell Their Children

In this video, Sarah Ahmad, Chairperson of the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau, Punjab, speaks about why protecting children is ultimately a state responsibility, and what happens after a child enters state care. She discusses the scale of child rescue operations in Punjab, the realities behind reported cases of child…
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Let’s Talk Education

How can sports shape stronger minds and healthier futures? In this episode of #LetsTalkEducation, Major Sajid Hussain, Founder & Coach of Shaheen Archery Islamabad, dives deep into the power of physical education, from building discipline to nurturing confidence and teamwork among students.…
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Parenting, Home Schooling & Healing

A meaningful discussion conducted by Dr. Erum Nabeel Rehman — Creator, Psychotherapist, and Public Speaker — designed to help viewers navigate mental health, relationships, motherhood, faith, and personal growth. Rooted in real-life experiences, this conversation encourages self-reflection, emotional awareness, and a deeper understanding of modern challenges.…
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Why Pakistan’s Education System Is Failing And How to Fix It

In this video, we take a closer look at the realities shaping Pakistan’s education system — from weak learning outcomes and governance challenges to rural disparities and the barriers that continue to affect girls’ access to education. Why has meaningful reform remained difficult to achieve over the decades?What structural weaknesses…
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Is Your Child Safe Online? What Every Parent Must Know

The internet is an essential part of children’s lives—but it also comes with real risks. In this video, we discuss child online safety, the most common digital dangers, and practical strategies parents and caregivers can use to protect children online while maintaining trust and healthy communication. You’ll learn about: Why…
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Let’s Talk Education

In this 4th episode of LetsTalkEducation, Rahat Rizwan, Senior Coordinator for Education and Early Childhood Development at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Pakistan office, unpacks what failing schools look like, the major factors behind their decline, and how we can overcome these challenges.…
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Safeguarding Our Children

This video features Manizeh Bano, Executive Director of Sahil Pakistan. In this compelling conversation, she discusses the critical issue of child protection, Sahil’s efforts in combating child abuse, and the importance of awareness and policy reforms. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and solutions in safeguarding children’s rights in Pakistan.…
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