http://www.ted.com Alberto Cairo's clinics in Afghanistan used to close down during active fighting. Now, they stay open. At TEDxRC2 (the RC stands for Red Cross/Red Crescent), Cairo tells the powerful story of why -- and how he found humanity and dignity in the midst of war.
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Black Man in a White Man's Court
General Strike
The Struggle is My Life
Address at the Press Conference of the Ex-Political Prisoners' Committee
Africa standing tall against poverty
90th Birthday Message
Address to Rally in Cape Town upon Release from Prison
Extracts from Nelson Mandela's Testimony at the Treason Trial 1956-60
Mandela Emphasizes Commitment to Peace
Speech at the launch of The Elders
Ren McCormack: A Time to Dance
Maid of Honor: Best Wedding Speech Ever
Amy Poehler: 2011 Commencement Address at the Harvard University
Ray Lewis: Elon Football Team Pregame Speech
Martin Luther King Jr.: We Shall Overcome
Ali G: Ali G's Harvard Graduation Speech
Maximus Decimus Meridius: My Name is Maximus
Gordon Gekko: Greed is Good
Best Man: Funny Best Man Speech
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