Women Bearing Witness: Sudan’s Escalating Crisis

Women Bearing Witness: Sudan’s Escalating Crisis

The humanitarian situation in El Fasher, North Darfur, has reached a catastrophic level. Civilians are enduring relentless attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and women and girls face heightened risks of displacement, sexual violence, and deprivation of basic needs.

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In this emergency public briefing, Hala Al Karib, Regional Director of the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA), provided an account of the crisis, offering urgent insights into the suffering of communities in El Fasher and the gendered consequences of the conflict. Her testimony shed light on the realities faced by women and girls on the ground, the failures of international protection, and the urgent actions needed from the global community. This discussion aimed to mobilize attention, solidarity, and policy responses from the international audience, ensuring that the voices of Sudanese women are not silenced amid the ongoing atrocities.

Read a summary of Al Karib’s remarks.