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Manus Islander uni graduate calls on PNG women to chase dreams, challenge cultural norms

Sophie Sindra Hepota was still breastfeeding her youngest of three children when she tearfully waved goodbye as she left to study overseas, unaware it would be three years before she saw them again. 

"That was a huge sacrifice," she said.

"It was very hard for me, but I told myself that I'm not doing it for myself. I'm doing it for my children's future as well."

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