Young African Lady Overcomes Adversity to Achieve PhD in Law
Undeterred by these obstacles, Juliet made the courageous decision to migrate from Zimbabwe to South Africa as a minor. She found refuge at a center for refugees in Limpopo, where she resided for eight years. During her time at the refugee home, a humanitarian organization collaborated with the facility to ensure that the children, including Juliet, could return to school.
AKACHI NOEL 
Juliet Gudo, a young African woman who faced numerous challenges growing up in a refugee home, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining a Ph.D. in Law at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.
Juliet's early life was marked by the loss of both parents before the age of eight, leading her to live with her grandmother. However, tragedy struck again when her grandmother passed away, leaving her in the care of family members who intended to marry her off at the tender age of 12.
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Undeterred by these obstacles, Juliet made the courageous decision to migrate from Zimbabwe to South Africa as a minor. She found refuge at a center for refugees in Limpopo, where she resided for eight years. During her time at the refugee home, a humanitarian organization collaborated with the facility to ensure that the children, including Juliet, could return to school.
This opportunity allowed Juliet, who had missed nine years of schooling, to re-enroll in Grade 11. Despite the setbacks, she excelled in high school, earning distinctions, and subsequently gained admission to the University of Limpopo in South Africa, where she obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
After completing her undergraduate studies, Juliet furthered her education at the University of Cape Town, earning a Master's in Law in Commercial Law (LL.M). Undeterred by her past challenges, she applied for a doctoral program and was accepted with several scholarships.
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has now achieved her doctorate in Commercial Law from the University of Cape Town, marking a remarkable journey from a refugee home to the pinnacle of academic success. Sharing her achievements on LinkedIn, she emphasized the significance of her journey as a symbol of hope for refugees, orphans, women, and young people.
Currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Centre for Comparative Law in Africa at the University of Cape Town, Juliet sees her educational attainment as a means of liberation from her disadvantaged background.
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“I knew education would liberate me from the consequences of my disadvantaged background, and when I got the opportunity, I just couldn’t let go,” she said. Juliet's story serves as an inspiration, highlighting the transformative power of education in overcoming adversity.
