Alexandria Bombach

director of “On Her Shoulders”

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Earlier this month, Nadia Murad won the Nobel Peace Prize. She’s a 25-year-old Yazidi woman who’s become a nonstop activist for her people. She escaped ISIS four years ago.

Being a voice for her people takes a toll on Nadia Murad

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