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Time will change everyone's position and will make others respect you as the first lady of a country. Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed: For the first time in Iraq and Kurdistan, the First Lady of Iraq will be on the TED Arafa stage, delivering her speech on coexistence and peace in the beloved city of Kirkuk This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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