Confidence to Stand Up: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Viola Nyoka, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Yei, says the fellowship helped her understand the risks female journalists face and the importance of speaking up. Through shared experiences with colleagues across South Sudan, she gained the confidence to challenge exploitation, report harassment, and stand up for her rights in the newsroom.

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More Courage Than Before: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Simona Ali, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Wau, says the fellowship created a space for female journalists to share experiences and learn from each other. By passing this knowledge on to colleagues in her newsroom, she is helping strengthen awareness of journalist safety and professional rights

More Courage Than Before: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Simona Ali, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Wau, says the fellowship created a space for female journalists to share experiences and learn from each other. By passing this knowledge on to colleagues in her newsroom, she is helping strengthen awareness of journalist safety and professional rights

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More Courage Than Before: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Simona Ali, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Wau, says the fellowship created a space for female journalists to share experiences and learn from each other. By passing this knowledge on to colleagues in her newsroom, she is helping strengthen awareness of journalist safety and professional rights

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More Courage Than Before: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Simona Ali, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Wau, says the fellowship created a space for female journalists to share experiences and learn from each other. By passing this knowledge on to colleagues in her newsroom, she is helping strengthen awareness of journalist safety and professional rights

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More Courage Than Before: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Simona Ali, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Wau, says the fellowship created a space for female journalists to share experiences and learn from each other. By passing this knowledge on to colleagues in her newsroom, she is helping strengthen awareness of journalist safety and professional rights

More Courage Than Before: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Simona Ali, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Wau, says the fellowship created a space for female journalists to share experiences and learn from each other. By passing this knowledge on to colleagues in her newsroom, she is helping strengthen awareness of journalist safety and professional rights

Speaking Up for Rights: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Catherine Adut, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Lakes State, says the fellowship helped her understand her rights and speak up against unfair treatment. Today, she encourages other female journalists to report harassment, defend their rights, and support one another in the newsroom.

Confidence to Stand Up: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Viola Nyoka, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Yei, says the fellowship helped her understand the risks female journalists face and the importance of speaking up. Through shared experiences with colleagues across South Sudan, she gained the confidence to challenge exploitation, report harassment, and stand up for her rights in the newsroom.

Knowing Where to Turn: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Vivian Nandege, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Yei, says the fellowship helped her understand where to seek support when facing challenges in journalism. Through connections with other female journalists, she has gained confidence, shared knowledge, and built a stronger professional network.

 “If You Don’t Have the Heart for It, You Can’t Carry On”

As a child, she fled bombings by the Sudanese government and attacks by the Ugandan rebel Lord’s Resistance Army, living a refugee live in DR-Congo, CAR, and Uganda. As a woman, she faced down militias. Today, she stands at the frontline of media freedom...

Refugee and accidental student, Agnes Lukudu blazed a trail for African women

“I was taking care of calves and I was among boys. I was a fighter- fought a lot. If two people were fighting, I [would[ fight on behalf of the weak. Throughout my life, if someone aggressed me I paid back.”

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More Courage Than Before: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Simona Ali, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Wau, says the fellowship created a space for female journalists to share experiences and learn from each other. By passing this knowledge on to colleagues in her newsroom, she is helping strengthen awareness of journalist safety and professional rights

More Courage Than Before: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Simona Ali, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Wau, says the fellowship created a space for female journalists to share experiences and learn from each other. By passing this knowledge on to colleagues in her newsroom, she is helping strengthen awareness of journalist safety and professional rights

Speaking Up for Rights: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Catherine Adut, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Lakes State, says the fellowship helped her understand her rights and speak up against unfair treatment. Today, she encourages other female journalists to report harassment, defend their rights, and support one another in the newsroom.

Confidence to Stand Up: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Viola Nyoka, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Yei, says the fellowship helped her understand the risks female journalists face and the importance of speaking up. Through shared experiences with colleagues across South Sudan, she gained the confidence to challenge exploitation, report harassment, and stand up for her rights in the newsroom.

Knowing Where to Turn: Female Monitors Strengthening Early Warning Systems in South Sudan

Vivian Nandege, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Yei, says the fellowship helped her understand where to seek support when facing challenges in journalism. Through connections with other female journalists, she has gained confidence, shared knowledge, and built a stronger professional network.

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