Safi Rauf
Humanitarian | Captured and released by the Taliban after 100 days
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In 2021, Safi Rauf was taken captive by the Taliban while working to provide resources and assistance to Afghans in need. He was released after more than 100 days in jail.
Safi remains committed to aid work in Afghanistan and around the world. His talks offer a firsthand perspective on humanitarian work in conflict zones and the resilience required to continue in the face of extreme adversity.
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My 105 days in Taliban prison -- and a call to aid Afghanistan
Sharing his experience of being held captive in a Taliban prison for 105 days, humanitarian Safi Rauf talks about his life's mission to get food, medicine and other critical supplies to Afghans in need -- and urges the world to bolster aid and establish a peaceful presence in the country during these extraordinarily difficult times. (This talk was recorded on April 12, 2022)
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED2022 | 2022 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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