The Sudanese Crisis: A Multifaceted Humanitarian Disaster – A Gesture for the Homeland – ✍️ Mr. Salah Ghariba
We mark World Humanitarian Day at a time when the Arab region, and Sudan in particular, is witnessing one of the deepest humanitarian wounds of the modern era. The ongoing conflict in Sudan, far from being a mere rebellion against the legitimacy of authority, is a humanitarian catastrophe that threatens the lives of millions and destroys the future of entire generations. This reality highlights the central role of humanitarian work in alleviating suffering and offering hope in difficult circumstances.
The impacts of the Sudanese crisis extend beyond displacement to include the collapse of infrastructure, the spread of disease, food insecurity and gross human rights violations. Children are the most affected by this conflict, suffering profound psychological trauma, deprivation of education and exploitation in hazardous work.
The role of humanitarian work in Sudan goes beyond providing emergency assistance: it aims to strengthen the capacities of local communities to recover and rebuild their lives. This includes providing basic services by providing clean water and sanitation, primary health care, food and shelter, protecting civilians from sexual and gender-based violence, providing safe spaces for children and women, working to build trust between parties to conflict, promoting dialogue, and supporting reconciliation efforts. Highlighting and documenting human rights violations and demanding that perpetrators be held accountable.
Egypt is graciously hosting a large number of displaced Sudanese who have fled the hell of war. Despite the efforts of the Egyptian government and humanitarian organizations, the needs of these displaced people remain significant. Addressing this crisis requires a comprehensive approach that takes into account the economic and social challenges Egypt faces, while benefiting from local and regional expertise in disaster management.
Proposals include scaling up efforts and increasing sustainable funding. The international community and donor institutions must provide sustainable and long-term funding for humanitarian work in Sudan and the region, as well as a partnership between the public and private sectors. NGOs, non-governmental organizations and the private sector must be strengthened to provide innovative and sustainable solutions and build local capacities. Investment must be made in building the capacity of local Sudanese and Egyptian organizations to enable them to respond to crises and deliver services, and include a gender and youth perspective. The needs of women and youth must be taken into account in particular, and they must be allowed to participate in decision-making. Dialogue must be encouraged between the warring parties in Sudan and mediation efforts must be supported at the regional and international levels.
The Sudanese crisis reminds us that humanity is one and that suffering knows no borders. The whole world must come together to confront this humanitarian catastrophe and provide the necessary support to the Sudanese people. Humanitarian work is not only a duty, but rather an investment in a more just and stable future for all.
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