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A Unified Call for Peace, Accountability, and Action – South Sudanese Women Demand Immediate Action to Address the Ongoing Conflict   

News, Press Release, South Sudan, Statement /

We, the women of South Sudan, are deeply concerned and strongly condemn the escalating violence in our country, particularly the recent clashes in Nasir, Upper Nile State, that erupted on February 14, 2025. We extend our deepest condolences to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for the tragic loss of their crew member and to all the families mourning their loved ones lost in this conflict.

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Submission by the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa to the The United Nations Human Rights Council on the Escalating Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Sudan and the Urgent Need for Action

News, Press Release, Statement, Sudan /

The humanitarian and human rights catastrophe in Sudan has reached unprecedented levels, with conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) being systematically weaponized against women and girls in the ongoing war. The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network submits this statement to the Human Rights Council under Item 2, urging immediate intervention to address this escalating crisis. SIHA is a regional feminist organization with over 200 women-led organizations as network members dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls across the Horn of Africa.

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Press Statement – Caught in the Crossfire: The Hidden Toll of Sudan’s Conflict on Children

News, Press Release, Statement, Sudan, Sudan /

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.

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Turning the Tide: A Historic Opportunity for Gender Equality through Women’s Meaningful Participation in Decision-making in Somaliland

News, Press Release, Somaliland /

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.

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From crisis to action: Story of Zahra, a Sudanese woman at the forefront of humanitarian support

News, Press Release, Sudan, Woman War Stories /

“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.

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Call for Solidarity: #SudaneseWomenUnderAttack Stand Against the Silencing of Women Victims and Survivors

News, Press Release, Statement /

In the past few days, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network and its staff members have been subjected to escalating horrific online attacks and threats orchestrated by social media houses associated with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These attacks blatantly disregard the ongoing reality of sexual violence,

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From Markets to Movements: Women Market and Street Vendors Call for a Strengthen Framework Against Violence and Harassment in the Workplace

News, Press Release, Uganda, Uganda /

The International Labour Organisation ( ILO) reports that the informal sector contributes to more than 50 % of the Ugandan economy and is responsible for more than 80 % of employment. This means that a majority of the population depends on this sector for their livelihoods and survival, revealing how significant informal workers are to Uganda’s economic growth.

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Where is Roqia? The story of Siham Ishaq Hassan: A Mother’s search for her Missing Daughter amidst the Sudanese conflict

News, Press Release, Sudan, Woman War Stories /

Siham Ishaq Hassan set out to look for her missing daughter Roqia, her heart heavy with dread and worry, not sure if she would ever see her again.

Roqia has been missing since the morning of June 26, 2023. With

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Statement by the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

News, Press Release, Sudan /

We welcome this opportunity to engage with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) on the Sudan conflict and the status of the rights of women in the country during its 81st Session. Founded in 1995, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) is

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