Empowering Sudanese Women to Lead Peace and Shape the Future
A united movement of Sudanese women reclaiming their voices, strengthening leadership, and shaping governance across Sudan and the diaspora.
Who We Are
Sudanese Women of Peace (SWOP) is a non-governmental organisation established in 2025 to empower Sudanese women both within Sudan and across the diaspora.
In the face of conflict and instability, Sudanese women have remained at the forefront of resilience, peacebuilding, and advocacy. SWOP exists to transform this resilience into leadership, innovation, and meaningful participation in shaping society.
OUR VALUES
Courage & Resilience
We speak out boldly against injustice and persist despite challenges.
Unity in Diversity
We embrace Sudan’s diversity as a source of strength.
Justice & Equality
We advocate for fairness and equal rights for all women.
Integrity & Transparency
We uphold honesty and accountability in everything we do.
OUR MISSION
Mission
To empower, guide, and support Sudanese women and girls through mentorship, training, and collaboration, enabling them to become confident leaders and advocates for peace, equality, and justice.
Vision
A united movement of Sudanese women empowered to lead, innovate, and influence governance and decision-making at all levels.
Aims
- Empower Sudanese women and girls across Sudan and the diaspora
- Support displaced women and survivors of conflict
- Promote leadership, innovation, and community development
Latest Activities
Our Objectives
Peace Participation
- Increase women’s representation in peace negotiations and reconciliation agreements.
- Capacity building for women leaders and peacebuilders.
- Establish and activate local women’s networks for conflict monitoring and early warning.
- Strengthen women’s roles in transitional justice and trust-building.
Protection & GBV
- Provide comprehensive psychosocial, medical, legal, and social support to survivors of GBV.
- End the culture of impunity for perpetrators of violence against women and girls.
- Enhance security and protection for women during and after conflict.
Economic Empowerment
- Provide vocational training and entrepreneurship opportunities for women affected by conflict.
- Ensure women’s and girls’ access to quality education and reproductive health services.
- Support women’s role in natural resource management and related conflict resolution.
Peace Culture
- Revive and strengthen traditional peace and reconciliation mechanisms led by women.
- Implement community awareness campaigns on women’s role in peace and security.
- Build alliances and partnerships with civil society organisations, religious leaders, and youth.
Advocacy & Policy
- Advocate for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, and Resolution 2255 on Youth, Peace, and Security at the national level.
- Monitor and document violations of women’s rights during and after conflicts and publish evidence-based reports.
- Influence policy-making and legislation to guarantee women’s rights and empowerment.
