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The struggle of Sudanese women is unwavering
The women of Sudan continue to bear the harsh consequences of the catastrophic war that began on April 15 2023, which seeks to dismantle the gains of the December 2018 revolution – a revolution in which they played a pivotal role, says MOHAMED KHALID
‘Habouba in Gamar Boba’ by the talented Sudanese graphic artist and illustrator Rana Jubara. This is Johannes Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ reimagined as a Sudanese lady dressed in her country’s traditional attire: a plain white gown (toub) and a

EVER since the June 30 1989 coup that brought the Muslim Brotherhood to power, Sudanese women have endured decades of oppression, with their political, social, economic and cultural rights systematically stripped away. They have suffered some of the most heinous forms of abuse and exploitation.

Despite these challenges, Sudanese women have persisted in their courageous struggle, leading the masses and sacrificing their own lives. We warmly remember martyrs such as Tayeh Abu Aqleh, Sarah Abdelbagi, Mayada John and Sit Alnafour, among others. 

Their efforts and their sacrifices culminated in the overthrow of Omar al-Bashir, whose regime had eroded women’s rights, including equal pay, maternity leave, healthcare, child nutrition and workplace protections.

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