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Her Mom Abandoned Her When She Found Out She Had A Girl. Said Girl May Now Run A Country.

If you think Fawzia Koofi is crazy for wanting to be president of Afghanistan (yes, Afghanistan), you won’t after listening to her incredible story (especially how many times she’s almost died and/or been killed). She’s a fierce lady who knows exactly what she’s doing. What an inspiration.

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