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b'\\u201cTechnology has an incredible role to play in helping us deal with the challenges of children not being able to access education \\u2026 but its (impact) is only in how we harness that technology and ensure that it\\u2019s grounded in local contexts and local needs.\\u201d\\n\\nShirah Mansaray is the Founder and CEO of the charity, I Am Somebody\\u2019s Child Soldier. \\n\\nHaving recently joined the Board of Amnesty International UK, Shirah talks about how from a young age she has felt compelled to address human rights issues and give children a voice. \\n\\nI Am Somebody\\u2019s Child Soldier is dedicated to empowering and supporting former child soldiers and victims of war in Uganda, through education, rehabilitation and mental health initiatives. \\n\\nShirah also shares her experiences on often being the only black female leader in a boardroom; and provides practical advice on what organisations can do to genuinely embed change and champion true Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. \\n\\nRecorded December 2021.'