Women and girls in Sudan are facing devastating impacts from the conflict between rival militaries, with 5.8 million now displaced, according to a report from UN Women.
The need for gender-based violence services has doubled since the crisis began in April 2023, with up to 6.7 million people requiring assistance by the end of last year.
Cases of conflict-related sexual violence are on the rise in regions like Khartoum, Darfur, and Kordofan, with many going unreported due to fear and lack of support.
Female-headed households in Sudan are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity and abuse, while 1.63 million women lack access to adequate healthcare services.
Access to education for girls is a major concern, with over 2.5 million school-aged girls unable to attend, increasing the risk of harmful practices like child marriage.
UN Women is calling for urgent action to protect women and girls in Sudan, including support for women-led organizations and efforts to secure food, water, and health services.
The international community must come together to support Sudanese women and put an end to the conflict to rebuild their lives, according to UN Women.
Efforts to bring about a ceasefire between the RSF militia and Government forces have been unsuccessful so far.
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