Amplifying Young Women’s Voices in Sudan Peace Processes and the Post-Conflict Future Initiative

Influencing peace, political, and humanitarian decision-making in Sudan through the meaningful inclusion of young women.

About Us - AYWV - Sudan

The initiative responds to the systematic exclusion of young women in peace processes, political negotiations, humanitarian negotiations, and humanitarian planning frameworks that shape responses to conflict and post-conflict recovery. We advocate for the safe, sustained, and meaningful participation of young women in formal and informal decision-making spaces at local, national, and international levels

We respond to the systematic exclusion of young women in peace processes, political negotiations, and humanitarian planning frameworks that shape conflict response and post-conflict recovery.

Our Vision

A just, inclusive, and peaceful Sudan where young women are recognized as equal leaders, decision-makers, and agents of change in peace processes and post-conflict recovery.

Our Mission

To amplify the voices, leadership, and collective power of young women in Sudan by strengthening their meaningful participation in peacebuilding, political dialogue, and post-conflict transformation. The initiative bridges generational, social, and political divides through feminist organizing, intergenerational solidarity, capacity strengthening, and strategic advocacy, ensuring that peace processes are inclusive, representative, and responsive to the realities and aspirations of young women.

Our Programs

Key Thematic Areas

The Initiative champions the recognition of young women as political, peace, and humanitarian actors not beneficiaries committed to shaping inclusive governance, accountable humanitarian action, and a just and sustainable future for Sudan

Collaboration between experienced leaders and emerging young women leaders.

Engaging peace actors, humanitarian institutions, and political stakeholders

Forging alliances across movements, sectors, and generations

Ensuring young women's priorities inform peace agreements and transitions.

WHAT WE CHAMPION

Young women as political and peace leaders, not beneficiaries

Inclusive Governance

Shaping governance structures that represent and respond to young women's needs and aspirations

Accountable Humanitarian Negotiations Actions

Ensuring humanitarian responses are informed by and accountable to young women's realities

A Just & Sustainable Future

Building a peaceful Sudan grounded in justice, equity, and the leadership of young women

Why it Matters!

Systematic Exclusion

Young women are systematically excluded from peace processes, political negotiations, and humanitarian planning that shape their futures.

Missing Perspectives

Without young women's voices, peace agreements and political transitions fail to address their lived realities and priorities.

Structural Barriers

Formal and informal decision-making spaces at local, national, and international levels remain inaccessible to young women.

Partners