Jonglei women challenge cultural norms to pursue employment, advocate for equal opportunities - Radio Tamazuj

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Jonglei women challenge cultural norms to pursue employment, advocate for equal opportunities - Radio Tamazuj

A section of women in the Jonglei State capital, Bor, is defying negative traditional cultural norms to pursue careers despite social barriers. Jessica Ajok, the head of a Bor-based childcare and women’s rights organization, is at the forefront of the movement advocating for greater access to education and career opportunities for women. Ajok recalls the challenges she faced growing up, where early and forced marriages, along with limited access…