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Nyadol Nyuon chats about societal expectations and being thrust into community leadership

Nyadol Nyuon chats about societal expectations and being thrust into community leadership

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21 Aug
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In this episode, Zione chats with influential and inspiring Australian lawyer and community advocate Nyadol Nyuon OAM. Nyadol was born in a refugee camp in Ethiopia and came to Australia when she was 17. She regularly pops up in the media as a commentator, advocate and public speaker. In this episode, Nyadol reflects on the challenges of advocacy work, the idea of situational strength, and re-framing the idea of being a 'strong black woman'.