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Super Soul · June 24, 2026 · 31:45

Zainab Salbi: Giving Women a Voice

Iraqi-American activist Zainab Salbi shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in Saddam Hussein's inner circle to founding Women for Women International. She reveals the duality of privilege and terror under a dictatorship, her escape from an abusive arranged marriage at 19, and how she found her calling supporting female survivors of war. Oprah speaks with Zainab about the resilience of women in conflict zones and what she has learned about humanity through her work.

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Highlights

Growing Up in Saddam Hussein's Inner Circle
Zainab Salbi grew up in Saddam Hussein's inner circle, experiencing both privilege and terror.
Escaping an Abusive Arranged Marriage
At 19, she left Iraq for an arranged marriage in the United States, which turned abusive and forced her to start over alone.
Founding Women for Women International
She founded Women for Women International, a grassroots organization dedicated to serving female survivors of war.

Editorial

Following Her Calling
Zainab discusses following her calling and what she's learned about humanity through her advocacy work.
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