Representing Sudan

My partner Raiel Shwartz and me... We represented Sudan. We had an amazing time.

THE OPENING SPEECH

Everyone in this room has a mother. Females represent about half of the human population. With this being said Sudan considers that the topic of violence against women is of paramount importance to discuss in this committee. Violence against women is a violation of human right. Any country that violates the rights of women shall be subjected to the same level of punishment that occurs when a human right is violated.

The 2005 constitution of Sudan states that "the country should protect women, prevent injustices, promote gender equality, and empower women in public life" To end injustices and for all to be equal in Sudan we gave women the right to vote. To empower women in the political field Sudan was the first Arab country to appoint women as judges. This little yet significant actions is what helps a country overcome the struggles that women face in society.

We believe that countries should allow women to serve or be part in the government. This will promote gender equality and will also de-escalate violence against women. Furthermore Sudan believes that economically stabled countries need to provide developing countries with microloans. There is a relationship that exist between countries that have the most human rights abuse and countries that are developing. The countries that have the most human rights abuses are developing countries. Sudan is a developing country and we need all the help we can get. Poverty plays a major role in this situation.

Ultimately Sudan encourages the present countries to meet up in blocs in the next unmoderated caucus so we can come up a resolution that addresses all the issues presented in this topic. Women are the ones that give life, lets give them something back too.

POSITION PAPER

Country: Sudan
Committee: Human Rights Council
Delegates: Raiel Schwartz, Charina Betances
School: High School for International Business and Finance.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “no one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment." All countries, including Sudan, have ratified this document. Why is it then that the rights of women are still being exploited worldwide? Everybody on this planet is born from a woman. Females are approximately 50% of the human population. Violence against women is happening everywhere, it permeates all states and it is the job of the international community to make sure that all humans are treated with equality and consideration. Sudan has made commendable progress in empowering women, still more can be done and it is the job of the international community to ensure that the rights of women are not violated.

The Interim National Constitution of The Republic of Sudan (2005) states “The State shall protect motherhood and women from injustice, promote gender equality and the role of women in family, and empower them in public life.” This shows that we are wholeheartedly committed to ending the atrocity. In 2000 Sudan appointed a state advisor for women’s affairs. Her name is Suad El-Fateh. We are working hard to represent the issues of women in our government.

Sudan recognizes that women greatly contribute to economical development. In 1973 we formulated a national women committee and established WID unit early in the year 1973. There are WID units all over Sudan and there is a WID Unit at the College of Agricultural Studies (DSRC), and it was establish in 1980, this unit conducts research and collects data and documents on women. This college also offers a course in gender development planning. In Sudan 80% of women participate in the Agricultural, animal husbandry, and fishing sectors and these activities are one of the most influential to our economy.

Women are politically represented in Sudan’s government. In 1953, all women were given the right to vote. The constitution grants Sudanese women 25% of federal parliamentary seats. Sudan is also the first Arab country to allow women judges. If women are empowered and encouraged to work in the government, then we believe that violence against women can be minimized. The countries in which violence against women are the most prevalent are the countries that under-represent women. In order for women to be protected, they need to be given the opportunity by their government rise up in their society.

Sudan believes that in order to end violence against women nations must seek to empower their women in all aspects of society. Programs that end work-place discrimination and ensure fair rights for women should be implanted in countries that need them the most. Women need to obtain equal rights in political, social, and economic fields in their communities. Sudan recognizes that no nation is exempt from gender violence and that’s why we need to combat this pressing issue today.

It is Sudan’s hope that this committee can bring around real change regarding violence against women. A nation’s sovereignty is something that should always be respected, but not at the expense of mankind being disrespected. Sudan is committed to negotiating with all countries to ensure that all women from the international community can rest at night without fear of abuse and violence.