The humanitarian crisis in Sudan remains severe, with 24.8 million people in need of assistance, including 11.4 million internally displaced people. The situation is exacerbated by ongoing conflict, targeted violence against civilians, and the destruction of critical infrastructure. Women and girls face heightened risks of gender-based violence (GBV) and limited access to essential sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, with 6.9 million at risk of GBV. Widespread food insecurity has pushed 755,000 people to catastrophic hunger levels, while cholera outbreaks and health system disruptions further compound the crisis.
UNFPA has implemented critical interventions, including the deployment of 90 mobile health teams, the provision of 698 reproductive health kits, and the establishment of 51 women and girls safe spaces across Sudan. More than 185,000 people have been reached with reproductive health services, and 257,894 individuals have benefited from GBV prevention and response activities. UNFPA has also trained over 1,000 service providers in SRH and GBV topics, distributed 64,000 dignity kits, and supported the rehabilitation of nine health facilities, ensuring continued access to lifesaving services.
Despite these efforts, a $49.6 million funding gap threatens the scale and sustainability of critical programmes. UNFPA continues to call for urgent financial support to address the growing needs of women and girls and uphold their health, rights, and dignity amid Sudan’s escalating crisis.
