4 lessons I learned from taking a stand against drugs and gun violence

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March 6, 2015 Today’s TED Talk Ilona Szabó de Carvalho: 4 lessons I learned from taking a stand against drugs and gun violence 13:38 minutes · TEDGlobal 2014 Throughout her career in banking Ilona Szabó de Carvalho never imagined she'd someday start a social movement. But living in her native Brazil, which leads the world in homicidal violence, she realized she couldn't just stand by and watch drugs and guns tear her country apart. Szabó de Carvalho reveals four crucial lessons she learned when she left her cushy job and took a fearless stand against the status quo. Watch now » Playlist of the Day War stories We need to talk about war. These powerful, crucial talks come from soldiers, politicians, journalists and others who've seen the reality of war firsthand. Watch » 13 talks · Total run time 3:32:15 Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks Read more at ideas.ted.com  Get the TED app for iPhone, iPad and Android

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