South Sudan and The World Akol Dok

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Hon. Paul Cabiet Ayang is a young politician who is the Minister of Information and Communications for the Lakes State Government. He was a United Nations Youth Delegate representing South Sudan at the 2023 United Nations General Assembly in New York.

ABOUT THE EPISODE: Hon. Paul discussed his political journey, vision for youth representation in South Sudan, his work as the Minister of ICT in Lakes States, and the upcoming South Sudan elections.
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Patrick Oyet is the Chairperson of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS). He is an experienced journalist based in South Sudan and advocates for free speech and the rights of journalists in South Sudan. He was awarded the South Sudan Human Rights Defender of the Year in 2023 by the South Sudan Human Rights Defender Awards.
ABOUT THE EPISODE:
Patrick discussed his early life and upbringing, how he became a journalist, and his leadership as the Chairperson of UJOSS. Patrick shared the Union's preparation plan for journalists and the press for the 2024 South Sudan elections. 
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Nelson Kwaje is a technology and social entrepreneur, Team Leader at Scenius Hub, Chairman of the Board of Defyhate Now, and CEO of Alela Technologies. He was named one of the 100 most influential young Africans in 2020.
 Nelson discussed his life and upbringing, his passion for technology and social development, and his vision for the role of technology in South Sudan’s socio-economic development. 
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Nyajuok Tongyik is a retired Army Nurse, author, community organizer, and advocate for women's rights, girl child education, family planning, GBV, and preventable maternal deaths. She is the Founder of the I Am NyaTongyik Foundation, which provides mental health services, medical and legal aid, and scholarships to South Sudanese youth. Her book, "I Am My Mother's Wildest Dream," shares her life experiences and has made waves in South Sudanese communities worldwide. Her story resonated with South Sudan's policymakers, resulting in new laws against child marriages. Her vision is to empower young women across the world.
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Adhieu Majok is a feminist activist pursuing her second master's degree in public health at the University of Manchester (UK). She has been actively involved in various youth and peace activities in South Sudan, particularly grassroots peace initiatives in her home area of Tonj. Recently, she helped a non-profit organization called Citizens' Call-in to evacuate thousands of South Sudanese citizens from Khartoum. She works as an intern at the United Nations Office in Geneva. 
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Akol Miyen Kuol is a journalist, author, and poet from South Sudan. He is famous for using his poetry to promote peace in his country. He has worked as a Sudan and South Sudan analyst for the BBC. Akol launched the Save the Last Train campaign as part of SpiceTalks, an initiative of Spice Without Borders. The campaign has inspired artists in Juba to paint murals on walls across the capital to promote peace. He is also an activist and has called for a solution to the disputed Abyei Region. Akol is a highly respected author and has published five books, including "The Sun Will Be Rising" (2001), "The Last Train" (2003), and "A Case for the Capacity of South Sudanese to Rule Themselves" (2011).
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