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Unchecked Brutality in Barah, North Kordofan: Testimonies Uncover Systematic Violence Against Women and Girls
The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network has documented widespread human rights violations committed against civilians in Barah, North Kordofan. This has included conflict-related sexual violence perpetrated against women and girls by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who moved to ruthlessly take over between October 24 and 25, 2025, following the abrupt withdrawa,
New Evidence and Survivor Testimonies from El Fasher and Its Surroundings Emerge as RSF’s Campaign of Genocide Continues
The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network remains appalled by the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) continuing campaign of genocide, ethnic targeting of indigenous African populations in North Darfur as a whole, and the perpetration of deep, systematic sexual violence against women and girls in El Fasher.
Women’s Participation is a Blueprint for Sustainable Peace!
For the past decade, Ethiopia has been experiencing multiple layers of conflicts, which have resulted in severe levels of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The 2018 political transition was followed by incidents of mob violence, communal conflicts, an armed insurgency in Oromia, and a full-fledged civil war in the Tigray region. Although the Tigray war ended with a peace agreement signed by the Ethiopian
Report on the Situation in El Fasher, North Darfur
“We Ran Through the Corpses, Escaping Death Only to Find It Waiting Ahead”
We cannot remain silent while a genocide unfolds before our eyes. The humanitarian catastrophe devastating #Sudan, especially in #Darfur, demands urgent and collective action.
El Fasher and Its Surroundings Face Endless Cycles of Genocide – The Time for Empty Rhetoric is Over. The Time to Act is Now
El Fasher city has been the host of thousands of internally displaced people from other parts of Darfur, as a result of ongoing violence in this troubled region, for the past 22 years. Its fall marks a significant escalation of atrocities due to a brutal campaign of attacks
A Joint Appeal: Invest in Small Business Owners and Street Vendors for a Prosperous South Sudan
Today, 24th September 2025, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network, in partnership with the South Sudan Women Entrepreneurs Association (SSWEA) and women-led organizations in South Sudan, convened a consultative meeting at Pyramid Hotel, Juba, that brought together women street vendors, women-led organizations, private sector representatives, government officials, and development partners.
From Catcalling to Femicide: A New Year’s Call for Justice to Protect Women’s Rights in Ethiopia
Despite the Ethiopian Constitution’s affirmation of gender equality and the existence of laws designed to protect women, violence against women continues to rise at an alarming rate. This crisis is perpetuated by distorted interpretations of religious teachings that justify harmful practices, alongside significant gaps in accountability and weak enforcement within the justice system.
SIHA Network Oral Statement at The 60th Session of the Human Rights Council
Now more than ever, the dire situation concerning women and girls in Sudan cries out for the world’s immediate attention. The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network implores this Council to take decisive action against prevalent and systematic rates of conflict-related sexual violence, which are gripping the country, leveraged as a gendered weapon of war.
