047: Jaha Dukureh: From Survivor to Global Leader in the Fight for Girls

In this episode of Meet the Author, the host sits down with Jaha Dukureh, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and UN Goodwill Ambassador for Africa. Jaha shares her journey from being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, to becoming a key figure in overturning these practices in The Gambia. Her new book, 'I Will Scream to the World: My Fight, My Story, My Hope for Girls Everywhere,' delves into her personal experiences and her activism. Jaha discusses the global prevalence of FGM, the root causes, and her holistic approach to empowering women through initiatives like regenerative agriculture and education. Despite facing immense challenges, including death threats and governmental resistance, Jaha remains dedicated to raising awareness and creating sustainable change for women and girls worldwide.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:15 Jaha's New Book: I Will Scream to the World02:37 Understanding FGM and Its Global Impact05:43 Jaha's Personal Journey and Activism09:43 Challenges and Triumphs in Activism15:19 Nobel Peace Prize Nomination19:27 Current and Future Projects25:16 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsDownload the Copper Books App: https://author.love/appLearn more about Copper Books: www.copperbooks.comApply to publish with Copper: https://admin.typeform.com/form/zqBcs2sM/create?block=01HRZD9J9B8XV7VDN759VWM2RTFollow Copper Books on Instagram: https://instagram.com/copper.booksFollow Allison Trowbridge on Instagram: https://instagram.com/alliebridge