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 representativ...