Darfur women highlight International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Monday, women in the camps for the displaced in Darfur called the attention of “the world and its international organisations working in the field of women and human rights to what is happening in Darfur, in particular the militiamens’ manifold abuses of displaced women”. Speaking to Radio Dabanga, the spokesperson for the women in the Abu Suruj camp for the displaced, West Darfur, called for the need to halt all forms of violence against women and to eliminate the reasons behind them. “This year’s special day for the elimination of violence against women comes at a time when the women in Darfur continue to face all forms of violence. Physical violence and rape are threatening their lives and taking away their rights. Last October nine women in the camp miscarried due to the harsh work of carrying heavy loads of sorghum on their heads for long distances. The spokesperson demanded that “all competent authorities lift the oppression of women, as women are mothers, nannies, and schools”. “The wars in Sudan the cause of the violence women are facing. Therefore we hope that a comprehensive peace will soon be reached so that all women in Sudan, and Darfur in particular, will be able to live a happy, safe, and dignified life”. File photo Related:Militiamen rape three women, injure three more in South Darfur (24 November 2013)Women resist rape attempt in Central Darfur (27 October 2013)‘Abu Tira’ troops and militiamen rape three women, terrorise Tabit in North Darfur (24 October 2013)‘Camel militia’ gang rape eight women in Central Darfur (18 October 2013)