Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the South Sudan Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
She works on gender equality, peace building and community healing in a country where all three are dangerous work.
Riya Williams Yuyada is a South Sudanese women's rights activist, peace builder and feminist advocate, known for her work on gender equality, peace building and community healing in South Sudan.
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