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The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) paid tribute to the people of Sudan and their historic 2019 revolution when it honored three organizations working tirelessly to strengthen civil society in Sudan with the 2020 Democracy Award.

Sudan now faces an historic opportunity for democratic transition. For more than six months preceding the formal power-sharing agreement in August 2019, the democratic civic movement of Sudan engaged in peaceful, countrywide protests demanding a transition to civilian rule and respect for democracy and human rights. Organized by the Sudanese Professional Association, these protests were organic in nature and were the result of thousands of small initiatives to build civic capacity and to promote the values and concepts of democracy and human dignity.

Many of NED’s partners were instrumental in implementing these initiatives. The three organizations that were honored represent the key populations engaged in the protests: young people, women, and those living in the countryside on the periphery.

About the Honorees:

Regional Centre for Training and Development of Civil Society (RCDCS) trained hundreds of youth across the country on democracy, activism, and local engagement. It is currently working to formalize pathways for youth to engage in and be heard by government decision making processes and political parties, as well as support neighborhood committees to maintain citizen engagements during the transitional period.

The Nuba Women for Education and Development Association (NuWEDA) trained local women activists to engage in peace processes and activism on local issues and respect for women’s rights. It is currently working to advance a national women’s agenda and pass legal reforms to protect women’s rights.

The Darfur Bar Association supported marginalized people to advocate for their rights and provided legal assistance to vulnerable activists before and during the protests. It will be vital in legal reform, peace negotiations, and transitional justice and accountability efforts.

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The National Endowment for Democracy is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 1,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 90 countries. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]

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