Sudan at the UN Security Council: Sudanese Women Are Our First Line of Defense 

New York – Sudanhorizon

Ms. Asrar Ahmed Al-Siddiq, representing Sudan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, participated in a high-level open debate held by the UN Security Council—under the presidency of Greece—on the topic of Women, Peace, and Security.

In her statement on behalf of the Sudan, Counselor Al-Siddiq emphasized that millions of Sudanese women are facing compounded challenges due to the war of aggression, all while the international community remains silent regarding the realization of their rights.

She lauded the exceptional resilience and leadership demonstrated by Sudanese women, who serve as the primary line of defense for the family and act as a cornerstone for social cohesion and humanitarian response.

The Sudanese diplomat outlined a national vision currently under development, aimed at transitioning women from mere symbolic representation to genuine, impactful participation in peace processes, dialogue, mediation, and community reconciliation. She noted that this is already reflected in the inclusion of women in the committee tasked with preparing for an intra-Sudanese dialogue—a crucial step toward democratic transition.

Sudan’s statement also highlighted the establishment of an Office of the Advisor for Women and Children, which serves as a national platform for integrating the concerns of women and children affected by the war into national policies and plans, as well as for coordinating protection, social support, and psychological care. Furthermore, the statement mentioned the launch of “Sakina” centers, which provide comprehensive services to women—ranging from protection to economic, social, and legal empowerment.

Regarding economic empowerment, the statement underscored that Sudan has placed the empowerment of women at the very heart of its recovery priorities. This is being carried out through the “Women as Architects of Recovery” initiative and the “Equanomics” initiative, implemented in Kassala State in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Sudan is also working to document women’s contributions to community reconciliation and to strengthen networks of female mediators and peacebuilders across various states.

Sudan has called for sustained international support, sustainable funding, and genuine partnerships with national institutions, women-led civil society organizations, and local female leaders—all while respecting national priorities and local specificities.

Sudan emphasized that sustainable peace cannot be achieved without the full and effective participation of women at all stages of decision-making, recovery, and reconstruction. It further reaffirmed its full commitment to the agenda of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 as a fundamental framework for achieving sustainable peace.

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