WHAT WE HAVE LOST IN THE WAR: The Economic Impact of the Sudan Conflict on Women

What we have lost in the war

This research paper highlights the roles and resilience of grassroots women’s groups in Sudan amid ongoing conflict. It focuses on the economic impact of looting, particularly in Khartoum, analyzing how it affects women differently based on factors like age, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. Using a hybrid methodological approach – remote interviews, quantitative analysis, and literature review – the study documents the economic hardships faced by women, their coping mechanisms, and gender disparities in resource access. The findings offer actionable recommendations for policymakers, humanitarian organizations, and peacebuilders to support gender-inclusive recovery and peacebuilding efforts.