Archive · 19 May 2025
Sudanese Women Fight for Healing Amidst War-Related Sexual Violence
In Sudan, a war has caused terrible suffering, especially for women.
Many women have been hurt by sexual violence committed by fighters.
Some women were forced to marry them, and others were raped and beaten.
To help them heal, a center called Aman has been created, where they can get help with their mental and physical health.
These women receive help with their mental and physical health as they begin to think about their future.
It is important that these women understand why they are feeling anxious and not sleeping well.
The center offers support such as counseling, medical aid, and vocational training so they can start to heal.
Thousands of Sudanese women have been subjected to sexual violence since the war between the Army and the RSF began in April 2023.
A government unit documented 1,138 cases of sexual violence, but estimates suggest the real number is much higher.
International watchdogs accuse the RSF of using sexual violence as a weapon of war.
The Aman Centre in Port Sudan provides refuge, counseling, and vocational training to survivors.
Survivors are receiving help with mental and physical health to regain control of their lives.
- Who
- Sudanese women and girls, primarily victims of the RSF, are the focus of the article, along with the organizations and individuals providing support.
- What
- Widespread sexual violence, including rape, forced marriage, and assault, is occurring during the conflict in Sudan.
- When
- The war began in April 2023, with the Aman Centre founded in August 2024.
- Where
- Sudan, with a center in Port Sudan and support in Egypt.
- Why
- Sexual violence is used as a weapon of war and has caused severe trauma to women.
- War Eruption
- April 2023
- Government documented cases of sexual violence
- 1,138 cases documented
- Accused of sexual violence
- RSF (Rapid Support Forces)
- Location of Aman Centre
- Port Sudan
- Aman Centre founded
- August 2024
- Women and girls supported by Aman Centre
- 1,600+