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Trailer | On Her Shoulders

A Yazidi survivor of genocide and sexual slavery tells her story to the United Nations.

7/22/2019

Trailer | On Her Shoulders

Preview: Season 32 Episode 5 | 2m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

A Yazidi survivor of genocide and sexual slavery tells her story to the United Nations.

Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to the world, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the international stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she must navigate bureaucracy, fame and people's good intentions.

7/22/2019

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Trailer | On Her Shoulders

Preview: Season 32 Episode 5 | 2m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to the world, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the international stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she must navigate bureaucracy, fame and people's good intentions.

7/22/2019

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