Young South Sudanese girls standing up to fight the misrepresentation by media

South Sudanese women dancing

Melbourne group 'New Change' - young South Sudanese women aged 15-22 years old in Melbourne's western suburbs, aim to educate others about their community Source: New Change via Facebook

Young South Sudanese girls standing up to fight the misrepresentation by media "New Change is an initiative driven by young South Sudanese women aged 15-22 years old in Melbourne's western suburbs, who aim to empower, motivate and educate young women to achieve self-confidence and embrace their individuality. This year, New Change purpose was to build public awareness of the stories of the South Sudanese community in Melbourne, a community who have been portrayed negatively in recent media, leaving many struggling with their cultural identity, feeling misunderstood and judged".



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