Sudanese women played a key role in the revolution that ousted the government of President Omar al-Bashir in 2019. They made up more than 70 percent of protestors at certain points; and led rallies to maintain morale and momentum in the face of violence, chanting and reading poetry to rally the crowds.
Despite their leadership during the revolution, it is still far from guaranteed that women’s voices and perspectives will continue be heard during the country’s transitional period. But in a country beset by conflict and oppression for decades, Sudanese women will keep pushing for change.
