Sudan Before the Security Council: Sudanese Women are the First Line of Defense for Society and Essential Partners in Peacemaking

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sudan to the United Nations Highlights the Establishment of the Women and Children’s Advisory and the Launch of “Sakina” Centers during the Security Council’s Public Debate on Resolution 1325**

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sudan to the United Nations participated in the high-level public debate held by the Security Council, under the presidency of Greece, on women, peace, and security.

Advisor Asrar Ahmed Al-Siddiq delivered Sudan’s statement, emphasizing that millions of Sudanese women face compounded challenges as a result of the war of aggression, amidst the international community’s silence regarding their rights. She commended the exceptional resilience and leadership demonstrated by Sudanese women, describing them as the first line of defense for the family and a pillar of social cohesion and humanitarian response.

The statement outlined the national vision that Sudan is developing to move women from symbolic representation to genuine and effective participation in peace processes, dialogue, mediation, and community reconciliation. This was demonstrated by the participation of women from abroad in the committee preparing for the Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue, paving the way for democratic transition. The statement also announced the establishment of the Women and Children’s Advisory Office, a national platform for integrating the issues of women and children affected by war into national policies and plans, and for coordinating protection, social, and psychological support efforts. It noted the opening of the Sakina Centers, which provide comprehensive services for women, ranging from protection to economic, social, and legal empowerment.

In the area of ​​economic empowerment, the statement explained that Sudan integrates women’s empowerment into the core of its recovery priorities. This is being achieved through the Women Engineers of Recovery initiative and the Economics initiative, implemented in Kassala State in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme. Sudan is also working to document women’s contributions to community reconciliation and strengthen networks of women mediators and peacebuilders in various states.

Sudan called for continued international support, sustainable funding, and genuine partnerships with national institutions, women’s civil society organizations, and local women leaders, while respecting national priorities and local specificities.

The statement concluded with a tribute to the resilient Sudanese woman.. He stressed that sustainable peace will not be achieved without its full and active participation in all stages of decision-making, recovery and reconstruction, and renewed Sudan’s full commitment to Resolution 1325 as a basic framework for achieving sustainable peace.