Through an interview with the Head of Social Administration of Social Welfare of North Darfur State, in this programme you will hear about how consultation on child protection in Darfur is a unique. Children who part of this consultation programme are those who are being reintegrated into society, such as child recruits and street children. The support provided by the administration includes psycho-social support, vocational training.   The programme also highlights the role of UNAMID Civil Affairs Section.

This programme will tell you about how women in Darfur have generated sustainable income through handicraft making, it shows that they are creative and have moved beyond recipients of food aid. It helps address the issue of unemployment amongst women in the Internally Displaced Persons camp. This programme also looks at how people of Sudan celebrated the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, the occasion is an opportunity to reflect – to look back on the UN’s history and take stock of its enduring achievements.

Today’s programme features Darfuri women who have emerged as potential leaders; they serve as healers and keepers of their families and acting as spokespersons for their people in articulating the demands of their community. Further, they demonstrate a unique resilience and outstanding capacity to lead the potential to sustain their society.

In today’s programme you will hear about challenges faced by children of Darfur as a result of an ongoing conflict in the region of Sudan. Many children live under the threat of violence, as well as the possibility of exploitation and abuse. They also often face food and water shortages, inadequate or non-existent healthcare and little hope for an education. As a result, Sudan has one of the highest infant mortality rates.