Britain Supports Survivors of Sexual Violence in Sudan with £20 Million
London - Mashaweer
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has criticized what she described as a “collective global failure” to protect women and girls in Sudan, in light of the widespread sexual violence the country has witnessed during a war that has lasted for over a thousand days.
In a statement, the Foreign Secretary emphasized that Sudan is currently facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with spreading famine, collapsing infrastructure, and the displacement of more than 12 million people.
She noted that women and girls are bearing the brunt of the war amidst “shocking and unprecedented” levels of rape, sexual violence, kidnapping, and sexual enslavement.
Cooper announced that the United Kingdom is providing £20 million in new funding to support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan. This support includes:
* Medical Care & Psychological Support: Providing healthcare and mental health services for survivors.
* Service Quality: Improving the standard of services provided to those affected.
* Community Programs: Initiatives to address the social stigma facing survivors and children born as a result of rape.
* Prevention: Implementing long-term measures to prevent violence against women and girls.
