The Netherlands and UNDP

Women in Politics Project, Sudan

Duration: 3 years (2005-7)

Funding : US$ 2.756 Million - entirely funded by the Netherlands government

Overall objective: The purpose of this project is to contribute to good governance based on partnerships between men and women in the political sphere – partnerships that are instrumental to realizing human rights and achieving sustainable peace and development. To this end, the project will:
• Enable women to acquire the skills and knowledge required to effectively participate in policy- and decision-making at the grass-roots and national level.
• Raise awareness amongst Sudanese citizens on the importance of including women in political processes.

Specific objectives:

-To increase the knowledge base amongst, and the proportion of, women in political processes and institutions.
- To empower the Sudanese society at large by raising the awareness of women’s role in the society and contribution to economic growth, political advancement, social inclusion and justice.

For more information, contact Sara Ali Abbas, National Programme Officer-Governance: sara.abbas@undp.org