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غير مرئيات وغير مسموعات: النساء والفتيات المفقودات في حرب السودان
منذ اندلاع الحرب في السودان في 15 أبريل 2023، ظل المدنيون يعانون من فظائع شنيعة، بما في ذلك عمليات القتل الجماعي، والتهجير القسري، والنهب، وتدمير البنية التحتية للبلاد. وقد تعرضت النساء والفتيات للاستهداف بشكل خاص، حيث تعرضن للعنف الجنسي والاختفاء القسري والانتهاكات الجسيمة الأخرى.
Unseen and Unheard: The Plight of Missing Women and Girls Amidst Sudan’s Crisis
Since the onset of the war in Sudan on April 15, 2023, civilians have suffered
severe atrocities, including mass killings, forced displacement, looting, and the
destruction of infrastructure. Women and girls have been particularly targeted,
facing sexual violence, enforced disappearances, and other grave violations.
This report will specifically delve into the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of
Africa (SIHA) Network’s work on enforced disappearance.
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.
Turning the Tide: A Historic Opportunity for Gender Equality through Women’s Meaningful Participation in Decision-making in 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.
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.
Call for Solidarity: #SudaneseWomenUnderAttack Stand Against the Silencing of Women Victims and Survivors
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,
From Markets to Movements: Women Market and Street Vendors Call for a Strengthen Framework Against Violence and Harassment in the Workplace
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.
Somaliland’s 2024 Presidential Elections: Is Gender Equality Possible?
The recent electoral victory of opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed of the Waddani Party, as President-elect in Somaliland presents a crucial opportunity to advance gender equality and to elevate the role of women in national decision-making. This was formally
