The Voices of South Sudan’s Women

March 11, 2021 01:20:12
The Voices of South Sudan’s Women
Events at USIP
The Voices of South Sudan’s Women

Mar 11 2021 | 01:20:12

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Show Notes

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, USIP, Oxfam International, and FEMRITE—the Ugandan Women Writers Association—hosted a discussion about how women’s literary voices can contribute to building a deeper understanding of the impact of conflict in South Sudan and inspire progress toward peace.

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/voices-south-sudans-women 

Note: The audio recording of Birth Water by Bigoa Chuol herein is courtesy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. 

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