In this powerful first installment of a two-part conversation, Rebel Justice speaks with Zainab Salbi — humanitarian, author, survivor, and founder of Women for Women International. From growing up under Saddam Hussein’s regime to building a global movement for women survivors of war, Zainab’s life is a story of resilience, truth-telling, and transformation.

Hosted by Anna Shapiro, this episode explores how war impacts women in ways often ignored by history, and how illness brought Zainab into deeper connection with nature, purpose, and the feminine spirit. She shares what it means to slow down, to listen, and to rebuild life after devastation.

Zainab’s voice is calm, fierce, and unforgettable — a reminder that healing is a radical act, and that women’s stories are essential to justice.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where Zainab speaks about co-founding Daughters for Earth, and the deeper meaning of the Hummingbird Effect — a call to collective climate action through individual courage.

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