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Hamida Gulistani:

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Got Your Back | This American Life

This episode of This American Life covers Hamida Gulistani, an amazing woman who advocates for womens’ rights in Afghanistan, despite persistent death threats. Her story is incredible – definitely worth a listen.

Next: Rukhsana Kausar
Previous: Maryam Mirzakhani

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