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In Khartoum, over just a few months, street protests ousted Omar al-Bashir from power after more than 30 years of authoritarian and autocratic rule. What role did Sudanese women play in this revolution?

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The Sudanese revolution secured major victories in bringing about regime change. Following the fall of the former President in April 2019, withdrawal of the Transitional Military Council in July and a constitutional agreement in August, the popular uprising of the Sudanese people paved the way for transition to greater social justice and distribution of wealth. This movement rallied different segments of the population. Women in particular played a leading role, being at the heart of citizen protests. Unafraid to break social codes and demonstrate against the authorities, they have been particularly visible and widely mediatised. In a conservative and patriarchal society, how did they emerge as key political and social actors? Is this perception of women's place in the revolution biased by a Western-centric analysis, or has the revolution profoundly shaken Sudanese cultural and social codes?
The report Sudan: the Women's Revolution presents the struggle of women who do not hesitate to take part in demonstrations for the future of their country but also for equality and emancipation.

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