Syria, was it worth it? | Asmaa Jaber | TEDxVlerickBusinessSchool

Asmaa Jaber is a civil rights activist and documentary producer active between France and Syria. She is especially sensitive to the impact of war on civil society. Asmaa Jaber is a civil rights activist and documentary producer active between France and Syria. She is especially sensitive to the impact of war on civil society. Since 2013 she has been orchestrating humanitarian projects for Syria Charity, a NGO improving humanitarian relief and fundamental rights in Syria. She is also a spokeswoman for the Syria Relief Network, a network of 65+ Syrian NGOs working for the protection of civilians inside of Syria. In 2014 she produced an award-winning documentary about the life of the civilians under siege and freedom of expression in Syria. Asmaa is based in Paris. She is currently finishing a PhD on childhood and politics in times of crisis at Science Po where she has been teaching since the age of 22, making her the youngest person ever to teach at this prestigious institution. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx