Women and children in South Sudan, which became the youngest nation in 2011, face numerous challenges, such as widespread gender-based violence, economic hardships and social inequalities. By sharing her personal experience as a victim of gender-based violence and as a woman who was denied access to education, Rose highlights her path to establish the Legacy for African Women and Children Initiative (LAWANCI). Through this initiative, Rose's work focuses on empowering women in fragile and conflict situation, hoping to change the narrative in South Sudan!

Guest:

• Rose Acindhel Kacthiek, Founder and Executive Director, Legacy for African Women and Children Initiative, South Sudan

Host:

• Axel M. Addy, former Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chief Negotiator of Liberia's accession to the WTO.