Early in her career , Deng as a leader of peace efforts . She participated in the New Sudan Council of Churches peace initiative . She was also instrumental in the 1999 Wunlit Peace Conference between the Nuer and Dinka . From 2000 to 2002 Deng traveled the world advocating for peace efforts in South Sudan to various world leaders . She was awarded the 2002 Interaction Humanitarian Award for her efforts for peace
Wunlit Peace Conference
Wunlit Peace Conference
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