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Women building peace in Sudan

6.9 million women and girls in Sudan are at risk of gender-based violence. As the war wages, women and girls are paying the highest price with a spike in violence against them. Despite these risks, they continue to lead frontline responses.

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Pragmatic politics doesn’t mean giving up on a more hopeful future for Sudan

Sudan is entering a new phase of the war that started two years ago, on 15 April 2023. While recent military developments – in particular, the recapture of Khartoum by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) – may appear to be a turning point, the war is far from over. Indeed, to frame it as such would be an outrage to the many who are still at grave risk as the conflict intensifies across other parts of Sudan.

Women's participation in peacebuilding: strengthening digital safety against cybercrime in Yemen

We're working with Yemeni partners to advocate for and establish a Cyber Extortion Division within the Public Prosecution Office of Yemen’s judicial system, which came into effect in March 2024. This initiative has played a crucial role in raising awareness, protecting victims, and ensuring legal accountability for cyber-related crimes.