Elmira Lyapina
elmiralpn.bsky.social
Elmira Lyapina
@elmiralpn.bsky.social
Researcher | Lecturer | 2x TEDx UNYP Speaker | Promoting cultural diversity and inclusion by different means
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Independent media is shrinking.
Voices from the Global South are being silenced.
Global Voices is resisting that silence — and we need your help.
#KeepGVStrong
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August 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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July 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Czech initiative Nemlcme.cz (Don't be silent) is calling for Respect of Human Rights and Lives of those suffering from the war crimes committed by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip. Initiative has already been supported by Anna Šabatová, Czech Ombudswoman (2014-2020). Read, support, sign petition
NEmlčme.cz
Občanská iniciativa nabízející možnost vyjádřit nesouhlas s porušováním lidských práv v P/smu G/zy a s jednostranným postojem české vlády k tomuto konfliktu.
Nemlcme.cz
June 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The more politicians (especially those, who proclaim themselves on being intellectuals) justify arbitrary, illegal acts of aggression as "understandable preventive attacks", the more hollow their rhetoric sounds, when they preach about "human rights" or warn of "threats to the community"...
June 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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For those who appreciate tea culture, here's a lovely article from Global Voices, where I volunteer as a translator (English–Portuguese), exploring the 'never-ending teatime' of the Tatars, a Turkic ethnic group.

It was written by
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and is available in multiple languages.
Explaining Tatars tea-loving nature, and the ‘never-ending teatime’
If you ask, “What is Tatar tea?”, then you will receive several answers to this question at once with the statement that this type of tea is considered truly Tatar.
globalvoices.org
March 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I'm fortunate to have intelligent students who are eager to develop their critical thinking (sometimes even more so than certain people in power).
Young minds, driven by a thirst for knowledge, justice, and truth, challenge the status quo. In light of recent international developments-my reflection:
Reflection on the Students’ Right to Freedom of Expression - University of New York in Prague
When student voices meet political pressure—U.S. vs. Europe Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democracy, a fundamental right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Euro...
www.unyp.cz
March 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"Any idiot can give a TEDx talk!"
That’s what some said about my TEDx experience. But is it true? Maybe.
In my talk, I explore self-awareness: foundation for understanding and protecting one’s rights.
I was told it’s 'eye-opening'.
🎥 Curious? Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1vP...
Unlocking Self-Awareness for Rights and Resilience | Elmira Lyapina | TEDxUNYP
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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January 11, 2025 at 6:36 AM
I wrote this piece back in 2010s, but it took nearly a decade to release it. I attended a few events organized by Afghani community and was deeply impressed by their warmth and friendliness. One of melodies stuck in my mind. While humming it, I improvised on piano
open.spotify.com/track/2NGMX3...
Imitation of Afghan Music
Elmira Lyapina · Chill Piano with Elmira · Song · 2022
open.spotify.com
November 24, 2024 at 10:12 AM