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Hamida Gulistani

August 14, 2014 in Modern Worthies

Hamida Gulistani

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.

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