About Me In Brief

Aluel Atem

Aluel Atem

Tracing the histories, ideas, and everyday courage through which South Sudanese women and girls shape political life

My work sits at the intersection of feminist organizing, peacebuilding, and political thought in South Sudan.

Over the past decade, I have worked with girls and young women, grassroots women leaders, and communities across conflict-affected contexts to strengthen feminist leadership, collective care, and gender justice

Essays

Some thoughts take shape more slowly in writing. Engage with the most recent essays below and journey with me as I continue to think, question, and reflect.

Essays, Research, Public Talks & Collaborations

This space brings together some of my other writing, research, interviews, and public conversations that reflect different parts of my work across feminist organizing, peacebuilding, and gender analysis in South Sudan and beyond.