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Meet first Shona woman graduate in Kenya who fights for stateless people

Born 20 years ago in Kinoo, Kiambu County, Nosizi Dube's greatest fear was early marriage. Though she loved education, she knew her parents, like many members of the Shona community, could not afford it. [Courtesy, UNHCR]

Nosizi Reuben Dube has always been a top performer in school. But unlike other students, her transition to the next level has always been a battle.

Born into the stateless Shona community in Kenya, she did not have the crucial documents like an Identity Card or Birth Certificate to register for examinations.

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