International Conference on Challenges Facing Women in Darfur to be Held on May 23

SUNA - A conference on the Challenges of Women in Darfur is due to be held during May 23 - 25 in Al-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, under auspices of the President of the Republic.

The conference is co-sponsored by the Sudanese General Women Union and Sudan International University, in implementation of the initiative of Muslims in Britain. The conference aims to coordinate efforts of the civil society for supporting reconciliation, peace and development in Darfur, reflecting a genuine and bright image of the Darfuri women and getting informed on the challenges that confront the stability of the women in Darfur.

Leaders of the civil work, personalities of the Committee of the Muslims in Britain and activists working in the media, voluntary and humanitarian fields, participants from African countries and organizations, women leaderships, concerned civil society figures and representatives of Darfur states are due to take part in the conference.