Nearly three years into the conflict, Sudan is facing the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. It now represents the biggest internal displacement crisis globally, with more than nine million people displaced across all 18 states. The majority of those living in displacement camps are women and children, many of whom face urgent and unmet needs in healthcare, protection, and basic services.
An estimated 12.7 million people are at risk of gender-based violence (GBV), the majority of whom are women and girls exposed to heightened levels of exploitation, abuse, and insecurity. Health systems in conflict-affected areas are either overstretched or non-functional, leaving many without access to essential medical care, including skilled birth attendance and emergency obstetric services.
Between January and February 2026, UNFPA, through its implementing partners, delivered a comprehensive package of life-saving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services across Sudan, reaching approximately 25,000 people. More than 3,600 women received antenatal care, while 808 women accessed postnatal services at UNFPA-supported health facilities and mobile clinics. UNFPA also strengthened the national health system by procuring nearly 750,000 units of life-saving reproductive health commodities for the Federal Ministry of Health, alongside 182 inter-agency reproductive health kits. Distributed across 13 states, these supplies are expected to support over 115,000 people.
UNFPA also reached more than 51,000 people with GBV-related services. Through 88 women and girls’ safe spaces—including 24 temporary sites established within displacement camps—survivors accessed mental health and psychosocial support, including individual and group counselling, as well as case management services, with nearly 80 per cent of services delivered to internally displaced persons. Additionally, a total of 3,469 dignity kits were distributed to women and adolescent girls.
In 2026, UNFPA is appealing for US$129.2 million to respond to critical SRH and GBV needs in Sudan. To date, around 25 per cent of this funding has been secured, leaving a gap of US$97.3 million. UNFPA continues to call for urgent financial support to address the growing needs of women and girls across Sudan.
