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Surging sexual violence in Sudan’s war spurs call for accountability

Source: Sudan Tribune

(NAIROBI) – Amidst Sudan’s ongoing conflict, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) has raised alarm over a surge in sexual violence cases targeting women and girls.

In a bid to amplify the plight of Sudanese civilians and address the war’s impact on women and their communities, SIHA is hosting a pan-African Feminist Peace Conference on November 22-23 in Nairobi.

The Solidarity Conference will emphasize women’s participation in decision-making and provide a platform to discuss the entrenched politics of gender disparity and impunity that have plagued Sudan’s political landscape for decades.

Click here to read the full article published by the Sudan Tribune on 22 November 2023.

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(NAIROBI) – Amidst Sudan’s ongoing conflict, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) has raised alarm over a surge in sexual violence cases targeting women and girls.

In a bid to amplify the plight of Sudanese civilians and address the war’s impact on women and their communities, SIHA is hosting a pan-African Feminist Peace Conference on November 22-23 in Nairobi.

The Solidarity Conference will emphasize women’s participation in decision-making and provide a platform to discuss the entrenched politics of gender disparity and impunity that have plagued Sudan’s political landscape for decades.

Click here to read the full article published by the Sudan Tribune on 22 November 2023.

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