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El Fasher in Flames: Women Strive for Survival Amid Dire Conflict and Rights Abuses

The security situation in North Darfur State, particularly around El Fasher, has deteriorated beyond imagining. As of the 11th of May, the RSF has been waging a constant siege on the city. This siege has been marked by an increase in killings, sexual violence, theft, destruction of infrastructure, and looting. There have also been aerial bombardments on several villages and areas of El Fasher, and eight villages

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79th ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS BANJUL, THE GAMBIA 14 May–3June 2024

News, Press Release / SIHA

Honourable chairperson, honourable commissioners, excellencies, state delegates, distinguished representatives from human rights organizations, institutions and civil society, and all those concerned with the state of women’s rights in Africa, thank you for this opportunity to participate in this auspicious occasion by presenting the following statement.

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Galmudug State of Somalia Outlaws Female Genital Mutilation, Marking a Historic Milestone

News, Press Release, Somalia / SIHA

We, the undersigned Women’s Rights Organizations, and Women Human Rights Defenders are proud to celebrate and commend the Galmudug State of Somalia for its groundbreaking achievement of becoming the first Federal Member State in Somalia to pass legislation outlawing all forms of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

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Gender, Conflict, and Power Analysis: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan

Ethiopia, Publications, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan / SIHA

We recently published a report that presents the findings of a Gender, Conflict, and Power Analysis study conducted in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan.
The study describes the backdrop against which interventions on the Women, Peace, and Security agenda operate and seeks to identify

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The Aftermath of Rape: Unwanted Pregnancies and Abandoned Children

News, Press Release, Sudan / SIHA

Since the outbreak of war on April 15, 2023, Sudanese women and girls have endured continuous and systematic acts of sexual violence.
Crimes including murder, rape, torture, enforced disappearance, abduction, forced confinement, sexual slavery, forced marriage, and enslavement have been weaponized in the conflict and used as tools for recruitment.

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SUDAN – A YEAR OF WAR

News, Press Release, Sudan / SIHA

On the morning of April 15th, we found ourselves unexpectedly confronted with a situation for which we were not prepared – the outbreak of war. We had to swiftly restructure and adapt. At the onset of the war, 35 SIHA Staff were based in Sudan, with our largest office located in Khartoum, and other staff located across the country in…

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Building Resilient Feminist Movements

Newsletters / SIHA

Dear friends and colleagues,

We are excited to present the latest edition of the SIHA Network newsletter, highlighting our achievements during the second half of 2023. Despite the challenges of the past year, our collective efforts, supported by dedicated colleagues, partners, and allies in women’s movements globally, enabled us to overcome obstacles and persist in our mission. We are extremely grateful for your support and solidarity!

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Outcome Report: Feminist Peace and Solidarity Conference on Sudan

Publications, Sudan / SIHA

The “Feminist Peace and Solidarity Conference: Women Leading Peace” was a significant event organized by the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network from November 22-23, 2023. The conference focused on Sudan’s crisis through a feminist lens, highlighting women’s roles in peacebuilding and conflict ..,

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