Girl Soldier

Grace Akallo discusses her experiences as a child soldier in Uganda after she was kidnapped at age 15 by a rebel group, and forced to serve in their army. She is the author, along with Faith J.H. McDonnell, of Girl Soldier: A Story of Hope for Northern Uganda’s Children (Chosen, 2007).
Presenter(s): Grace Akallo
Date: November 18, 2008
Location: Higgins 300
Sponsor(s): African and African Diaspora Studies
URL: http://frontrow.bc.edu/program/akallo/
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