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Women are leading the humanitarian response in Sudan | UN Women – Headquarters

Since the start of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, large numbers of women, children, the elderly and other vulnerable groups have been internally displaced, with significant cross-border movement to neighboring countries. 24.7 million people – about half the population of Sudan – are reported to need humanitarian aid and protection.

In response to the war, more than 49 women-led peace initiatives, humanitarian initiatives and civil society organizations have formed a network called the Peace for Sudan Platform. Supported by the UN Women Sudan office, Peace for Sudan includes representatives from across the different regions of the country, facilitating communication and catalysing collective women-led advocacy efforts. Meet a few of the Sudanese women who are leading the humanitarian response and campaigning for an end to the conflict. ....

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From a human rights defender to a women's rights activist

Syrian lawyer Joumana Seif is the 2023 Anne Klein Women's Laureate. She strives for the political participation of women and the recognition of gender-based violence as a crime against humanity as well as its punishment. Kristin Helberg describes her journey from Damascus to Berlin. ....

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