The letter highlights the devastating impact of the conflict. More than 15 million children in Sudan now need humanitarian assistance, with over five million forcibly displaced, making this the largest child displacement crisis in the world.
Health systems are collapsing, outbreaks of measles, cholera and malaria are surging, and over 21 million people, 45% of the population, are facing acute food insecurity, with famine conditions confirmed in some regions. Humanitarian access remains severely restricted, and protection risks are rising, particularly for women and children.
The College is urging the UK Government to:
- take leadership in diplomatic efforts to end the violence and protect children from further harm
- ensure sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access across all regions of Sudan, and protect health and aid workers from violence and intimidation
- significantly increase aid to Sudan, restore and strengthen the health system, and increase funding for health, nutrition and protection services for children
- reinstate UK Aid to its original target of 0.7% GNI, recognising the urgent need for robust international support.
This letter follows our previous statement in June, where we highlighted the worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan and called for immediate action to protect children and uphold international humanitarian law.
For more information on our approach to advocating for the rights and wellbeing of children affected by conflict please read our international conflict position statement.