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Press Statement – Caught in the Crossfire: The Hidden Toll of Sudan’s Conflict on Children
Sudan has been one of the most perilous countries for children, even before the outbreak of the current conflict. Despite being among the first nations to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1991 and to incorporate its provisions into domestic laws and policies, successive Sudanese governments have failed to invest in the implementation of child protection.
The recent electoral victory of President Abdirahman Mohamed (Waddani Party) was an important moment for Somaliland. His decisive 64% of the vote reflected widespread public support for change, accountability, and adherence to democratic principles. The Women’s Rights Movement played a critical role in this historic transition, engaging in dialogue with opposition leaders, crafting manifestos, and advocating for the inclusion of women in national decision-making.
From crisis to action: Story of Zahra, a Sudanese woman at the forefront of humanitarian support
“My transition from Sudan to Chad was brutal, marked with uncertainty and an overwhelming sense of sadness. I witnessed violence and human rights violations against my community, including rape, killing, burning, displacement, and torture of women, children, men, and even animals. The scenes were indescribable, akin to Judgment Day,” Zahra painfully narrates.
Ending Violence against Women and Girls
Building an inclusive women’s movement
Women and girls' access to justice
Women's social protection and economic justice
Rights of women and girls on the move
Established in 1995 by a coalition of women’s rights activists with the aim of strengthening the capacities of women’s rights organizations and addressing women’s subordination and violence against women and girls in the Horn of Africa, SIHA has grown substantially and is now comprised of 136 member organizations.
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SUPPORT THE #PADSFORPEACE CAMPAIGN!
For every $5 donated, we provide one Sudanese woman or girl with a menstrual hygiene kit that empowers her to go through her period with dignity for a full month!
LOST GAINS: SOMALIA’S REGRESSION FROM WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT TO SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION
This Briefing Paper, aims to support and strengthen feminist resistance movements and collectives across Africa, empowering them to advance gender justice while remaining inclusive and resilient against the rising attacks from anti-rights movements.
July to September Newsletter
Dear Reader,
As we enter the second half of the year, girls and women in the Greater Horn of Africa continue to confront a range of challenges—from rising femicides and violations of their basic rights, impacts of climate change and the global surge in anti-gender movements. Despite these hurdles, women remain unyielding. Their resilience, courage, and determination are reshaping narratives and driving change in
