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The Socioeconomic Impact of Armed Conflict on Sudanese Urban Households

Full-time employment halves and only one in seven households can access full health services, according to new report from UNDP and the International Food Policy Research Institute.

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When does the journey end?

Broad package of support, from new employment to clean energy and women's centers, helps families start again after fleeing conflict.

Waiting for a Saturday that never came

More than a year into the conflict, Sudan has one of the largest displacement crises in the world. Some 11 million people have been forced to flee their homes

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Women's Economic Empowerment: A Human Rights Imperative in Sudan's Crisis

The risk of gender-based violence has increased dramatically since the conflict erupted, driven by displacement and economic vulnerability, leaving women particularly at risk in Sudan.

Silatech, QFFD and UNDP Join Forces to Support Youth Employment and Livelihood Security for Conflict-Affected Populations in Sudan

In partnership with Silatech and Qatar Fund for Development, a two-year initiative is empowering youth employment in Sudan and supporting conflict-affected communities in the agriculture sector, enhancing livelihoods and strengthening food security.

Across Sudan, Peace-Building Systems Are Bringing Women Together as They Drive Social Cohesion and Peace

Peacebuilding and Durable Solutions is one of UNDP Sudan’s three crisis offer pillars, intended to strengthen peacebuilding systems by investing in cohesion to strengthen Sudan’s social fabric that will support the infrastructure for peace.

A year into war, much remains to be done in Sudan

The conflict, which began on 15 April 2023, has shattered Sudan’s fragile peace and plunged the nation into a devastating humanitarian and development crisis.

Our Impact

UNDP is committed to staying and delivering in Sudan.

Building on over 50 years of experience in country, UNDP Sudan is working to address immediate critical needs and early recovery efforts.

We support farmers, women and youth to find jobs and boost productivity; increase access to basic services like clean water, solar power and healthcare; and support peacebuilding activities to reduce conflict and widen the space for recovery and development.