Meet Joanna Palani, the Kurdish Crusader Fighting ISIS Brutality

The fearless Kurdish woman braving a hostile country and putting her safety in danger to join the fight against ISIS.

There’s an indomitable zest rising from the ashes of war in the Middle East, and the spirit of defiance doesn’t look like it will be dampened anytime soon. Recently, we ran a story on Helly Luv, the Kurdish musician battling ISIS through her art. This time, we introduce you to a second Kurdish crusader cast in the same fearless mould.