Statement: Nubian Centre for Peace and Democracy Commemorates World Humanitarian Day ..
An Urgent Call for Solidarity with Sudan
“On World Humanitarian Day, the Nubian Centre for Peace and Democracy honors the courage of humanitarian workers and calls for urgent global solidarity with Sudan. Millions of civilians endure war, displacement, hunger, and epidemics, their dignity and lives at risk. Humanitarian action is a moral duty and a beacon of hope. We urge the international community to act decisively, protect human rights, and deliver life-saving assistance to restore safety and humanity.”
Khartoum/Kampala – August 19, 2025
On World Humanitarian Day, the Nubian Centre for Peace and Democracy stands in reverence and appreciation for the courageous humanitarian workers who face unimaginable hardships to save lives and support the most vulnerable communities around the world. They are true heroes in times of crisis, tirelessly extending a helping hand-especially in areas of displacement, refuge, and conflict where wars continue to tear apart the social and human fabric.
Today, Sudan is enduring one of its most painful chapters of human suffering, with millions of innocent civilians bearing the brunt of internal conflicts and escalating humanitarian disasters. Many are trapped in displacement and refugee camps, where the need for urgent protection and life-saving assistance grows by the day. Cities such as El Fasher, Delling, Kadugli, and El Obeid, along with countless towns and villages, have become epicenters of human tragedy that demand immediate and comprehensive response.
In El Fasher, the humanitarian crisis is deteriorating catastrophically, with residents facing severe shortages of food and medicine that threaten the lives of thousands. In Delling and Kadugli, communities are struggling under the weight of hunger, with an almost total absence of essential food and medical supplies, leading to an alarming rise in deaths. Meanwhile, Sudan-particularly the Darfur region-is grappling with outbreaks of epidemic diseases, most notably cholera, which has claimed hundreds of lives and deepened the fragility of health conditions amid a near-total collapse of the health system and a shortage of medical personnel. These cities and regions represent a desperate cry for urgent help from the world.
The Nubian Centre for Peace and Democracy affirms that humanitarian work is not merely a duty, but an embodiment of the highest human values. It is a call for both international and local solidarity to promote peace, protect human rights, and deliver life-saving assistance that upholds the dignity of every person affected by war and disaster. We must work together, hand in hand, to ensure that aid reaches all those in need and to restore hope to those who have lost it.
On this occasion, the Centre urgently calls upon the international community, humanitarian organizations, governments, and individuals to intensify their efforts and extend immediate support to Sudan. The suffering of the Sudanese people demands a rapid and effective global response. Let us unite for a safe and peaceful Sudan, where every human being can live with dignity and security.
Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy (NCPD)
Khartoum/Kampala – August 19, 2025.
