TEDxWIUT

IRODA RASHIDOVA International Relations Student • Educator • Youth Leader Iroda Rashidova is a second-year International Relations student at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. With over two years of experience teaching English online, she has also contributed as a volunteer translator and coordinator at high-level official events and international gatherings. As a member of UWED’s Protocol Group, Iroda has assisted in welcoming ambassadors, diplomats, and senior officials while supporting international conferences and official ceremonies. She is also an active participant in Model United Nations conferences, where she engages in discussions on diplomacy, leadership, and global challenges. Fluent in Uzbek, Russian, and English, and currently learning Arabic, Iroda is passionate about communication, cultural understanding, and personal growth. In her TEDx talk, she examines the invisible barriers, stereotypes, and social norms that quietly shape our decisions and perceptions. Challenging the assumption that what is common is automatically correct, she encourages audiences to question accepted norms and think more critically about what is truly right. Talk Title: Normal Doesn't Mean Right Telegram | Instagram

DILSHODA DJURAYEVA Researcher • Youth Advocate • Community Leader Dilshoda Djurayeva is a young leader, researcher, and advocate for youth and women's empowerment. She is the founder of GirlsGrant Lab, GirlsTalk, and the BrightMind Skillshare Platform, Director of the Swap Up Community Club, and Licensee & Organizer of TEDxTSUE Women. Currently, she serves as an intern at the Youth Affairs Agency of Uzbekistan and is pursuing her studies at IMC Krems and TSUE. As a researcher of women's leadership in Uzbekistan, a World Youth Festival 2025 delegate, and a UNICEF and ASEF alumna, Dilshoda is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to lead and thrive. In her talk, she challenges the idea that leadership begins with a title or position. Instead, she explores how leadership is built through action — by showing up, embracing imperfection, and choosing purpose over hesitation. Talk Title: Leadership Is Not Something You Wait For — It Is Something You Build Through Imperfect Action Telegram | Instagram

MUNISA YOQUBJONOVA Finance Student • Nature Enthusiast • Lifelong Learner A dedicated Finance student at Westminster International University in Tashkent, Munisa Yoqubjonova is driven by curiosity and a passion for understanding the world beyond the classroom. While education has shaped her perspective, it is in nature, silence, and the night sky that she finds inspiration and reflection. As our modern world becomes increasingly illuminated, we are losing more than darkness—we are losing our connection to the stars, to nature, and to a sense of wonder. Through a personal story and a fresh perspective, Munisa explores an issue that often goes unnoticed despite its impact on wildlife, human well-being, and our relationship with the universe above us. In her talk, she invites us to imagine a future where seeing the stars is not a privilege, but a natural part of life on Earth. Talk Title: Lost in Light Telegram | Instagram

Iroda Rashidova — Normal Doesn't Mean Right Now streaming on TEDxWIUT. Iroda Rashidova presents "Normal Doesn't Mean Right." Just because something has become normal doesn't mean it is correct. This talk challenges us to question everyday assumptions and rethink what we accept without reflection. Watch the full talk at: https://youtu.be/6mUhmcsBU5I?si=lcN-SJmp8_g4z-p0 Telegram | Instagram

Dilshoda Djurayeva — Leadership Is Not Something You Wait For A new TEDxWIUT talk is live. Dilshoda Djurayeva shares: "Leadership Is Not Something You Wait For — It Is Something You Build Through Imperfect Action." Leadership doesn't begin with a title—it begins with taking initiative, embracing uncertainty, and learning through action. Watch the full talk at: https://youtu.be/0Pi4hqiDVjc?si=1GZb4-q-ZexI6JOT Telegram | Instagram

Munisa Yoqubjonova — Lost in Light Now available on TEDxWIUT. Munisa Yoqubjonova presents "Lost in Light." An insightful talk exploring how the pursuit of visibility, success, and constant connection can sometimes make us lose sight of what truly matters. Watch the full talk at: https://youtu.be/YB1l_QpQCvc?si=ScRabOX4yoz5VD4- Telegram | Instagram

Gulirukhsora Mannonova — Why You Were Never Taught About Money? New TEDxWIUT talk released. Gulirukhsora Mannonova presents: "Why You Were Never Taught About Money?" Why do most of us spend years in education without learning one of life's most essential skills—financial literacy? This talk explores the importance of understanding money and making informed financial decisions. Watch the full talk at: https://youtu.be/ODNzh1gkvpM?si=BqiFOCBj7ATY_EhT Telegram | Instagram