Sudanese women civil society leaders issued a statement today on the dire situation in their country coupled with a set of urgent policy recommendations on how to protect civilians, support local aid efforts, and address the root causes of the conflict.
The recommendations were drawn from a convening that the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security hosted in Nairobi, Kenya from May 6-8, 2025 with a group of peacebuilders and human rights defenders representing diverse regions and communities across Sudan.
Sudan faces one of the world’s most serious humanitarian and human rights crises. The statement highlights the worsening conditions facing women and girls, the collapse of humanitarian access, the rise in gender-based violence, and the ongoing impunity for atrocities.
As the international community and international organizations reduce their financial support globally–and in Sudan–the burden falls on local volunteers and communities, many of whom are women struggling to respond to enormous challenges and lacking resources.
The recommendations outline concrete steps for donors, multilateral agencies, and governments including increased funding to women-led organizations, improved aid oversight, civilian protection, and international accountability measures.
To speak to a member of GIWPS staff or to a Sudanese woman leader in our network about the crisis in Sudan, please contact Sarah Rutherford at sdr56@georgetown.edu or 412-965-9275.
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