JULI NOWAI
A Guinean writer and gender-based activist amplifying voices, challenging narratives, and creating social change through the power of storytelling.
Welcome to my world !
I’m Juli Nowai, and I believe in the quiet power of stories to heal, to connect, and transform.
As a Guinean writer and advocate for gender justice and empowerment in the African society, I’ve witnessed how a single story can crack open what seemed impossible. How listening can become an act of love. How the voices we’ve learned to silence, including our own, carry the wisdom we most need to hear.
My work is rooted in a simple truth: everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and believed.
Through storytelling, I create space for the experiences that often go unspoken, gently challenge the narratives that no longer serve us, and nurture the kind of change that grows from understanding.
This is a space for reflection, for connection, for finding yourself in someone else’s story and recognizing that you’re not alone.
Thank you for being here. Your presence matters.
Let’s listen, learn, and grow together.
Your devoted,
Juli Nowai !!
Areas of expertise
Writing
Law and public policy
Gender Matters
Business & Advisory
Creating Lasting Changes
Juli Nowai's activism extends beyond words into direct action working with communities to build a more equitable society.
Policy Advocacy
Juli Nowai is a communicator with experience within United Nations institutions such as UNFPA, UNDP, international organizations like PSI Europe, and Guinean government agencies, working on advocacy activities and collaboration on women's empowerment projects.
Community Work
Founder and president of the NGO ARISE, which fights against Gender-Based Violence in Guinea and beyond, Juli Nowai works for the development and implementation of projects on violence prevention, support for victims, education, and the protection of children in crisis situations.
The author is the organizer of the educational conferences 'Rise Up,' which aim to 'raise a generation aware of its rights and respectful of the rights of others in order to fight against gender-based violence.'
Published books
Each piece is crafted with intention, seeking to illuminate truth and inspire transformation.
Silence Pluriel
A powerful narrative exploring the devastating consequences of Gender Based Violence on the lives of victims and the urgent need to seek help and justice. Through compelling storytelling, this novel sheds light on the resilience of survivors and the path toward healing and accountability.
Stolen Lives
A moving story that immerses the reader in the experiences of victims of gender-based violence, silenced due to socio-cultural pressures and the lack of legal support. This novel also explores various complex issues that are taboo in traditional African societies, including: mental health, sex education, female genital mutilation, child mariage...