Earlier this week, Human Rights Watch (HRW) released its 2025 World Report, examining human rights conditions in more than 100 countries around the globe. The chapter on Sudan covers the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, and human rights abuses across the country.
The report is available in English and Arabic on HRW’s website.
In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and International Human Rights Day, DWAG is organizing a 16 Days of Activism campaign to highlight the prevalence of violence against women in Sudan, and the impact of war on women and girls.
Follow DWAG on Instagram to stay informed and get involved in the campaign.
DWAG’s Founder and President, Niemat Ahmadi, spoke on the 15-year anniversary of the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC). The office was established through a 2009 United Nations Security Council Resolution (SCR-1888).
You can watch Niemat’s statement on YouTube:
Visit the SRSG-SVC’s website to learn more.
DWAG’s Founder and President, Niemat Ahmadi, appeared on the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect’s Expert Voices on Atrocity Prevention podcast.
You can listen to Niemat’s episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud and YouTube.
More information:
The podcast, hosted by Global Centre Director of Policy and Research Jaclyn Streitfeld-Hall, features one-on-one conversations with practitioners from the field of human rights, conflict prevention, atrocity prevention and other related agendas. These conversations aim to provide a glimpse of the personal and professional side of how practitioners approach human rights protection and atrocity prevention.
Darfur Women Action Group’s founder and president, Niemat Ahmadi, will be honored as one of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women at the 2024 African Women Conference and Awards.
The African Women Awards aims to identify and publicly recognize women from all across Africa who have been outstanding in their professional activities and personal conduct, who have made extraordinary achievements, and who have made indelible positive impacts on their respective communities, societies, and/or economies either within the respective jurisdictions within which they operate or across regions of Africa or the entire continent.
This year’s conference is being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on November 26th. Congratulations Niemat!
About the 2024 African Women Awards:
The 3rd African Women Awards, in collaboration with ACTION AID and HUNGER PROJECT, held at the SAPPHIRE ADDIS HOTEL in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on November 26, 2024, has brought together a vibrant community of African women leaders in business, politics, and social activism.
This year’s theme, “RETHINKING GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN AFRICA FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT,” highlighted the importance of challenging traditional gender norms to achieve greater equality and prosperity for women in Africa. The event aimed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of African women who have made significant contributions to their communities and the continent as a whole.
The Awards featured a diverse range of women from across African countries, including Ghana, Liberia, South Sudan, Congo, Somalia, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa, and Sierra Leone, among others. These outstanding women were recognized for their leadership in business, education, healthcare, politics, and social entrepreneurship.
The 3rd African Women Awards is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of African women in breaking down barriers and achieving their goals. These trailblazers serve as role models for future generations of women in Africa and beyond. The Awards recognize the critical role that women play in driving economic growth, social justice, and human development in Africa.
We congratulate all the winners and nominees on their outstanding achievements. Their contributions to African societies are a beacon of hope and inspiration for women everywhere.
For more information about the 3rd African Women Awards and to see a list of all the winners, please visit our website: https://afwa.thebusinessexecutive.net/
DWAG president and founder Niemat Ahmadi joined actress Danai Gurira on stage at the 2024 Global Citizens Festival to demand justice for the victims of gender-based violence in Sudan and around the world.
Niemat and Danai spoke to an expected crowd of 60,000 people in New York City’s Central Park about the need for gender equity and accountability for violence against women.
Watch Niemat’s remarks
DWAG attended the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week to raise awareness about the dire situation in Darfur and advocate for justice and accountability in Sudan.
Our founder and president, Niemat Ahmadi, spoke on a panel about Sudan co-hosted by UN Women and the foreign ministries of Canada, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Niemat’s panel highlighted the dire situation in El Fasher, conflict-related sexual violence against women and girls, and accountability for crimes committed in Sudan.
DWAG also distributed letters to the president of UN General Assembly and the members state of the UN Security Council urging the prioritization of civilian protection, urgent delivery of humanitarian aid, and accountability for perpetrators and enablers who supply weapons to the warring parties.
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