With the Taliban returning to power in Afghanistan, many groups have been fearful of retribution, including the Afghan Women's National Soccer Team, which has long been a symbol of defiance to the ultra-conservative Islamic group. Last week, against all odds (and amidst the chaos at the Kabul airport), the players and their family members managed to make it out of the country alive. Today, we have the inside story of their incredible escape, which included secret communications, beatings by the Taliban, and wading through a canal filled with sewage water -- and how teamwork ultimately helped them survive.

Here are links to some of the organizations working to help the team:

Girl Power - https://www.girlpowerorg.com/

Human Right For All - https://www.hr4a.com.au/

Centre For Sport And Human Rights - https://www.sporthumanrights.org/

FIFPRO - https://www.fifpro.org/en

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