Salima Ishaq: Sudanese Women Deserve the Best

Cairo – Sudanhorizon– Sabah Mousa

Dr. Salima Ishaq, Head of the Women and Child Affairs Advisory Office, affirmed that her appointment to lead the office—with the rank of Federal Minister—and the establishment of an independent body dedicated to women’s and children’s issues represent “a significant acknowledgment that women deserve the best.” She emphasized that the issues facing women and children must not be overshadowed by other matters or relegated to the margins of public attention.

In her first statement since assuming her role, Ishaq told Sudanhorizon that ensuring women receive their due is a fundamental priority for me as a Sudanese woman; women deserve the best and require an independent body to address their issues and those of children.
She explained that issues concerning women and children cannot be overshadowed or marginalized; rather, they must always take center stage.

Ishaq noted that women have paid a staggering price for the war—suffering horrific consequences regarding their security, safety, and savings. She pointed out that protecting and empowering women, supporting their economic well-being and active participation, as well as protecting children and fostering the social peace built by women and children, are roles and issues that cannot come to the forefront without a dedicated, separate body to champion them. She stressed that fundamental issues regarding the protection, empowerment, and economic status of women are deeply political; they require strong political will, decisive action, and an independent entity to take responsibility for them. Ishaq added that the same applies to issues concerning children—particularly regarding their protection and their future—noting that all relevant measures and laws must be implemented in a distinct manner. She emphasized that establishing an independent body for women and children would ensure these matters are accorded their proper status as fundamental issues that cannot be marginalized, but rather must be prioritized in both the agenda and decision-making processes.

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