Discussing Pathways to Peace and Urgent Humanitarian Access
“March 28, 2025: OCPD participated in a strategic meeting in Kampala with IGAD Special Envoy Amb. Lawrence Korbandy to discuss civil society’s role and urgent humanitarian corridors.”
Date: March 28, 2025
As part of its advocacy efforts for a peaceful resolution, One Community for Peace and Development (OCPD) participated in a significant meeting on Friday, March 28, 2025, with H.E. Ambassador Lawrence Korbandy, the IGAD Special Envoy to Sudan, held at the African Organization headquarters in Kampala.
Key Discussions The meeting addressed critical issues regarding the war and peace process in Sudan. OCPD’s delegation emphasized the following core points:
- Role of Civil Society: Highlighting that civil society is an indispensable partner in achieving any sustainable peace.
- Humanitarian Corridors: Stressing the urgent need to open safe humanitarian corridors to support war-affected populations.
- Unifying Efforts: Calling for unified action among civil society organizations to effectively contribute to ending the war and fostering stability.
Our Commitment We commend this step and engagement by IGAD. OCPD reaffirms its unwavering commitment to working with all regional and international stakeholders to achieve a just and lasting peace that meets the aspirations of the Sudanese people.