All Eyes on Sudan

Name: All Eyes on Sudan
Start: 2025-10-04T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-10-04T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Sint Baafsabdij

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Sint Baafsabdij | Gent, OV

Sudan is torn apart by a terrible civil war. Horrific human rights violations are taking place, causing great suffering among the civilian population. Millions of people are fleeing. But the international community is looking the other way.
Together with the Sudanese community in Belgium and the Ghent-based organizations Buren van de Abdij and De Centrale, Amnesty is organizing an afternoon full of testimonies, context, and music. Two Sudanese human rights defenders, a singer, and an Amnesty researcher will share insights, stories, and hope.
SPEAKERS:
Rashida Shamseldin Mohamed is a Sudanese political activist in the field of civil, humanitarian and feminist work. She lives in Paris for which she continues her activism for the rights of Sudanese people inside and outside of Sudan.
Tasneem Nagi is a researcher on forced displacement and a member of the Sudan Solidarity Network (SSN), a coalition that works from Belgium to support grassroots humanitarian initiatives in Sudan and builds a community of solidarity using culture.
Abdullahi Hassan, a Kenyan human rights lawyer and Amnesty researcher on Sudan, investigates international crimes in the ongoing conflict, documenting war crimes, crimes against humanity, and their impact on civilians.
MODERATORS:
Isciane Nimpagaritse is part of Amnesty Flanders activism team. She works with youth activists and coordinates the pathway towards being a more diverse and inclusive organization.
John Vandaele is a journalist for MO*. He writes books and articles about international topics such as the situation in DR Congo, China, climate, international governance and global economics, with a focus on the Global South.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
Date: October 4, 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Sint-Baafsabdij (Coyendanspark 6, 9000 Gent)
TICKETS:
Confirm your attendance by filling out the online form.
This event will be in English. Translation will not be available.