TED: Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse | Jimmy Carter

The speaker discusses global human rights issues, focusing on gender inequality, religious misinterpretation, violence, and incarceration. They highlight abuses against women, such as genital mutilation, honor killings, and human trafficking. The talk also covers prostitution laws, sexual assaults in military and universities, the gender pay gap, and U.S. war history. The speaker calls for action against gender discrimination, urging women in powerful nations to advocate for change.

What does the speaker identify as a pervasive problem in the interpretation of religious scriptures?

What statistics does the speaker provide regarding sexual assaults in American universities?

What does the speaker suggest is a common misconception about the role of men in the abuse of women?

What is the speaker's call to action for women in powerful nations regarding the abuse of women globally?