When South Sudanese Women Rise, the Nation Rises with Them - Radio Tamazuj

Her Voice, Her Leadership: Women Shaping South Sudan’s Future

Can you tell us a bit about yourself—where you come from, your background, and what inspired your journey into leadership?    My name is Honorable Alisha Jackline Raphael Sabun. I am from Yei, specifically Lasu Boma and Payam. I studied in Uganda, pursued my primary education in Koboko, and O and A levels at St. Lawrence. I later earned a diploma in Business Administration from the University. My first job was at Bro Reort, where I worked as man…

When South Sudanese women rise, the nation rises with them - Radio Tamazuj

During this year’s Women’s History Month, I would like to draw our attention to the experiences of South Sudanese women, whose struggles for equal rights and opportunities spanned decades and were impeded by many setbacks. However, amid these obstacles, South Sudanese women persisted. The history of Sudan and South Sudan has been dominated by civil wars, military coups, population displacement, poverty, and political instability. Prolonged and r…