Gender-Based Violence - It’s Not Your Fault, and It’s Also Not Your Fault

Explore a powerful 15-minute TEDx talk by Lauren Taylor, a veteran advocate against gender-based violence, as she challenges societal norms and empowers individuals to prioritize self-compassion over forced amiability. Delve into Taylor's extensive experience, including co-founding Washington D.C.'s first shelter for abused women and children, and her work with Defend Yourself, which has reached over 40,000 people. Gain insights from her decades of teaching violence prevention skills to vulnerable groups and her recent co-authored book on empowerment. Learn why it's crucial to embrace self-awareness and authenticity in the face of gender-based violence, and understand how this independently organized TEDx event contributes to the broader conversation on personal safety and societal change.