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.
On behalf of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Darfur Women Action Group is writing to bring your attention to MSF’s latest report, “A War on People: The Human Cost of Conflict and Violence in Sudan,” released on July 22nd. This report underscores the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan, where over a year of relentless conflict has exacted a devastating toll on civilians. Despite international calls for protection and commitments, the disregard for human life persists unabated, with hospitals and healthcare providers increasingly targeted. The report, drawing on extensive medical data and firsthand testimonies, paints a stark picture of the profound suffering endured by millions. As MSF bears witness to these atrocities, we urge immediate action to halt indiscriminate attacks, ensure safe passage for the vulnerable, and hold perpetrators accountable under international law. We appeal for urgent humanitarian assistance to prevent further escalation of this crisis. Your support in disseminating this report and amplifying its urgent call for action would be invaluable.
To our beloved DWAG community,
On this Giving Tuesday, we are reaching out to you for urgent messages about the situation in Darfur and seeking your help with life saving donations!
As of this past week, Darfur has completely fallen under the genocidal militias – Rapid Support Force (RSF)’s control – with the exception of Elfasher city, in North Darfur – which is also currently on the brink of collapse. In recent weeks, mass killing has escalated to an alarming rate but the world remained silent. This is why we are appealing to you for help to make our voices louder in demanding an action.
We at DWAG have been organizing around the clock, speaking up, reaching out to policy makers, documenting atrocities, and providing the limited emergency response that we can. In spite of the daunting challenges, we continue to bring attention to the dire humanitarian and security situation and demand that the international community take steps to protect civilians in Darfur and to pursue accountability for those responsible.
Our mission is strong but our resources are limited. That is why we would like to give you the opportunity during this giving Tuseday to join our life saving effort and to help us fight for protection, peace, and justice for the victims of genocide in Darfur.
We urge you to please donate to DWAG through https://www.darfurwomenaction.org/donate/ or other organizations providing support to the local level emergency response initiatives in Sudan. Other ways to help: you can also download the template of “Letter To The Congress” from our website at https://www.darfurwomenaction.org/sample-letter-a-letter-to-the-congress/ and send it to your representatives and call their offices to ask that they be the voice for the people of Sudan in ending the genocide and holding perpetrators accountable.
Support our campaign Sudan Needs You! and share it via your social media platform.
The crises in Sudan and the catastrophe in Darfur are of global magnitude which requires global action, but if we can speak in one voice and demand and donate to change, we can end genocide and hold perpetrators accountable.
With our collective effort we can make a difference, and today, of all days, is the opportunity to do so!
With Gratitude!
Niemat Ahmadi
DWAG President and DWAG Team
For more information, please contact: communication@darfurwomenaction.org.
The Sudan Needs You! advocacy campaign has ended. To learn more about the situation in Darfur and what you can do to help, visit our action center.
Download a Letter To Editors template or modify the example below.
Niemat Ahmadi
Darfur Women Action Group
niemat@darfurwomenaction.org
11/20/2023
[Name of Publication or Newspaper]
[Address of Publication or Newspaper]
Dear Editor,
My letter is to refer to the tremendous events that occurred in Sudan. The war in Sudan that spread on April 15th, 2023 is now completely out of control. While the atrocities in Khartoum may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity under the international law, in Darfur, an active
genocide has been systematically carried out against indigenous African people. The international community must take action to end it and hold those responsible accountable.
As of this week, Darfur has completely fallen under Rapid Support Force’s control – with the exception of Elfasher, in North Darfur. In recent weeks, mass killings have escalated to an alarming rate, but the world has remained silent. The mass killings in the Darfur region have escalated to an
alarming scale, first in El Geneina, West Darfur, and now in Ardamta Kutum, Tawila in North Darfur, Mornay in West Darfur, and Nyala in South Darfur. The inaction of the international community is indirectly legitimizing the slaughter and extermination of the indigenous African
population in Sudan. The only city that has yet to be attacked is El-Daein, the capital of East Darfur state and the stronghold of Rezaigat tribes, however, the military in El-Daein has declared its full support and affiliation to the RSF.
The RSF’s attacks are systemic and precisely directed toward the indigenous African population. These attacks include mass slaughtering of innocent people, deprivation of access to food, water, and medical assistance, a blockade to the access of phone services, internet, electricity, and other
services. These actions constitute a precise strategy to isolate civilians and to eliminate all survival means and humanitarian aid. News confirmed that over 1,300 civilians have been slaughtered; among the murdered were over 800 young men, most of whom are between the ages of 15-30. Since the beginning of the war, it is estimated that more than 1.2 million people fled from their homes. Most of them are women and children with approximately 1 in 6 of whom are with disabilities. Women of all ages are in terrible danger as they are targeted constantly to be treated as
sexual slaves and raped on a daily basis.
Here the immediate actions that need to be taken:
It is particularly important that there is media coverage of these atrocities and that our leaders care. Reporting on these horrific situations is crucial to bringing attention and to mobilizing political action that may help save lives. Silence and lack of reporting will aid the perpetrator. Remember, as
humans, we have a moral and ethical obligation to speak up when acts of genocide occur.
Sincerely,
Niemat Ahmadi
For more up to date information, please contact: communication@darfurwomenaction.org.
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