Toufah Jallow, author portrait
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Toufah Jallow

Toufah Jallow is a woman who inspired a #MeToo movement in West Africa. A compelling and poised presence, she has spoken before the United Nations as part of a young people's forum on human rights, presented at the International Criminal Court at The Hague, and given testimony at The Gambia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. She lives in Toronto, Canada, where she is studying to become a sexual assault victim advocate, and travels frequently to The Gambia, where she heads The Toufah Foundation in support of survivors of sexual assault.
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Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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