Speaker
Manal Younus
Freelance writer, performer and creative producer
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Manal is an SA-based writer, performer and creative producer. As a Muslim with Eritrean origins living in Australia, the young spoken-word artist uses her poetry to discover and strengthen her own identity and to spark discussions around her. Manal was SA finalist for Young Australian of the Year 2016.