Olara A. Otunnu

About the Author

Olara A. Otunnu is a distinguished historian and human rights advocate whose work illuminates the profound impact of conflict on the world's youth. Drawing from extensive archival research and personal interviews, she brings to life the unfiltered experiences of young people caught in the crossfire of history's most devastating wars. Her seminal book, Stolen Voices: Young People's War Diaries, from World War I to Iraq, compiles poignant diaries and letters that reveal the resilience, fear, and hope of children and adolescents amid global turmoil. Otunnu's writing bridges academic rigor with emotional depth, advocating for the protection of vulnerable populations in contemporary conflicts. A native of Uganda with a PhD in International Relations from Oxford University, she continues to lecture worldwide on the ethics of war and the power of youth narratives to foster peace.