I read with horror the testimonies collected by organizations such as the United Nations and local media of women in Sudan. They’ve been raped in their homes, on the roads, in front of their sons and daughters, and they will now suffer from permanent, lifelong pain. Although I’ve heard from my Sudanese colleagues about how Action Against Hunger supports survivors of gender-based violence in the country, there are wounds that will take a long time to heal and, even more so, to repair.

I stand in front of a blank canvas, trying to unravel how the conflict disproportionately impacts them, even knowing that whatever I write will be far from reflecting the realities suffered by women and girls under this cruel and devastating war. Nevertheless, I aim to expose the injustices to the best of my ability and showcase how women have been and continue to be a fundamental piece in Sudanese civil society and peacebuilding.

The conflict in Sudan has triggered a humanitarian crisis of extremely alarming proportions. The escalation of violence that erupted on April 15, 2023, has led to the world’s largest forced displacement crisis, as well as one of the most severe hunger crises on the planet.

I read with horror the testimonies collected by organizations such as the United Nations and local media of women in Sudan. They’ve been raped in their homes, on the roads, in front of their sons and daughters, and they will now suffer from permanent, lifelong pain. Although I’ve heard from my Sudanese colleagues about how Action Against Hunger supports survivors of gender-based violence in the country, there are wounds that will take a long time to heal and, even more so, to repair.

I stand in front of a blank canvas, trying to unravel how the conflict disproportionately impacts them, even knowing that whatever I write will be far from reflecting the realities suffered by women and girls under this cruel and devastating war. Nevertheless, I aim to expose the injustices to the best of my ability and showcase how women have been and continue to be a fundamental piece in Sudanese civil society and peacebuilding.

The conflict in Sudan has triggered a humanitarian crisis of extremely alarming proportions. The escalation of violence that erupted on April 15, 2023, has led to the world’s largest forced displacement crisis, as well as one of the most severe hunger crises on the planet.