http://www.turkishwin.com/<br />Politician and diplomat Şafak Pavey’s moving and humor-filled account of getting back up after a life-altering accident speaks to the importance of innovation in serving the silent and defenseless among us. Creating an environment where innovation and knowledge can grow, she says, ensures a freer and more equal future for us all.<br />Şafak Pavey is a member of the Turkish Parliament. She is known for her international work in human rights, humanitarian aid and peace-building.<br />|TurkishWIN | Length 16:00| Filmed in Turkey September 2011<br /><br />TurkishWIN is a sisterhood network for change. We exist to inspire, support and celebrate women in their journey for self-actualization in Turkey and abroad. Learn more: http://www.turkishwin.com/<br /><br />Istanbul | Ankara | New York | Boston | San Francisco | Washington D.C. | London | Zurich<br /><br />Stay inspired and up to date on news - subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook and Twitter:<br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/TurkishWINners<br />https://twitter.com/turkishwin<br />https://www.youtube.com/user/turkishwin<br /><br />We thank our amazing Youtube volunteers (aka İlham Komitesi) for transcribing this talk: Sebiha Güngör you are a rockstar! We are grateful to our translation sponsor Motaword for the translation of the TurkishWIN talks.