Y”Civilian Rights Forum” Concludes: Protecting Civilians as a Pillar for Peace in Sudan
“Jan 13, 2025: OCPD convened the ‘Civilian Rights Forum’ virtually, discussing civilian protection as a fundamental pillar to ending the war in Sudan and promoting peaceful coexistence.”
Date: January 13, 2025
Believing that peace begins with safeguarding human dignity, One Community Organization for Peace and Development successfully convened the “Civilian Rights Forum” on the evening of Monday, January 13, 2025, via Google Meet.
Theme: A Pillar to End War and Violence The forum addressed a critical premise: that protecting civilians is not merely a byproduct of peace, but a fundamental prerequisite to achieving it.
Key Discussions Participants engaged in a fruitful exchange of ideas and solutions, focusing on:
- Priority of Protection: Emphasizing the urgent need to shield civilians from conflict zones as a first step towards ending violence.
- Solutions & Insights: Proposing actionable ideas to alleviate the current humanitarian suffering.
- Peaceful Coexistence: Discussing mechanisms to strengthen the social fabric and heal the wounds of war to ensure a secure future.
The forum concluded with a unified message: ending the war starts with respecting human rights, and civil society must continue to advocate for a comprehensive and just peace.