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Esther Joy King
Former aid worker turned JAG officer who helped Rahima escape from Afghanistan. Currently running for Congress in Illinois' 17th District.
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Sep 17, 2021
• 52min
The Story of One Teenager's Escape From Afghanistan
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Esther Joy King, a former aid worker and current congressional candidate in Illinois, shares her harrowing journey of helping a young Afghan girl named Rahima escape the Taliban's brutal regime. They discuss the tumultuous circumstances for women in Afghanistan, the chaotic logistics of escape, and the formation of a modern Underground Railroad. Esther highlights the vital role of ordinary Americans stepping in where the government fell short, emphasizing community effort and the urgent need for global support for those still trapped.
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