Today, Wednesday, a workshop on combating identity-based violence was launched at the Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources hall in the city of El Fasher. The workshop brought together representatives from shelters, civil society organizations, media, activists, and volunteers in the community. Mujahid Saleh Adam, a representative of the Darfur Organization, explained that the workshop was organized based on recommendations and outcomes from a recent workshop held in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. He emphasized its importance for the community in fighting identity-based violence to maintain social cohesion and strengthen social fabric. Dr. Imad al-Din Ahmed Salem, a lecturer at the University of El Fasher, delivered a lecture on community organization and its impact on social peace according to the functionalist theory that regulates society. The lecture also covered the steps of community organization, including research, planning, and coordination. Another lecture addressed the dangers of hate speech towards society. The workshop concluded with several recommendations, including expanding participation to include community leaders, activists, and popular media, organizing cultural and awareness festivals in shelters and neighborhoods, transferring training workshops to localities and rural areas, and promoting a culture of peace. #Sudan_Free_Democratic A glimpse of the workshop on combating identity-based violence was held today at the organization’s hall in North Darfur State in collaboration with the Rights for Peace organization. #DOFDAHR #RIGHTS_FOR_PEACE #10JANUARY

The Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources (DOFDAHR) is actively participating in the global campaign, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This campaign aims to raise awareness and take a stand against gender-based violence. Throughout the 16 Days campaign, DOFDAHR is dedicated to advocating for the rights and safety of all individuals, particularly focusing on combatting violence based on gender. By joining this international movement, the organization seeks to contribute to global efforts to eliminate gender-based violence, create awareness, and promote a culture of respect and equality.

The Protection and Human Rights Department of the organization recently conducted a mini-training course for the staff, focusing on the Human Rights Incident Monitoring Analysis Tool (HIMAT) and the PESA (Protection from Exploitation and Sexual Abuse) policy of the DOFDAHR organization. The training session was led by Ms. Rabia Abdul Rahman Ali Dahab, the head of the Protection and Human Rights Office within the organization. The course aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of the organization’s team members in effectively utilizing HIMAT and understanding the nuances of the PESA policy. Through this training, participants gained valuable insights into human rights incident monitoring and analysis, utilizing HIMAT as a powerful tool for such purposes. Additionally, a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s Protection from Exploitation and Sexual Abuse policy was provided, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment within the organization. The organization remains committed to upholding human rights standards and fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes the well-being and protection of its members.

As part of its programs in enhancing community awareness, the Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources (DOFDAHR), in partnership and fund from Plan Sudan International, organized 2 awareness sessions on prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of children in Abu Shouk IDPs camp in El Fasher city.