Cycle of Webinars: Sudan Speaks: Voices from a Forgotten Crisis and Hopes for Peace

Dr. Mogahed Halaly

Dr. Mogahed Halaly is a Sudanese physician and Humantarian activist with extensive experience in clinical care, humanitarian relief, and public health leadership in conflict-affected settings. He has provided direct medical care to thousands of displaced people, treating up to 100 patients daily while managing an emergency room sustained through community-led fundraising for more than 5 months in Camp. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Halaly has led and co-founded several initiatives, including the Let’s Read Initiative and Almaleeh Research Institution, and has collaborated with organizations such as UNDP Sudan and regional health networks.

He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Sinnar University and is pursuing an Executive Master in Public Health Emergency Management with the International Academy of Public Health in collaboration with the University of Mondiapolis. His research and advocacy work span emergency medicine, public health emergencies, and humanitarian response, and he has presented at international forums such as TUFH 2023.

Abrar Alalim

Dr. Abrar Alalim is a young Sudanese physician, public health specialist, educator, and humanitarian leader. A graduate of Ahfad University for Women in 2020, she is the President of SuDRO, a non-profit dedicated to building sustainable and resilient communities across Sudan and serves as Assistant Director of the Training & Development Department at the Sudan Medical Specialization Board (SMSB), where she also leads Continuing Professional Development and Health Education Programs. Amid the ongoing war in Sudan, Dr. Alalim and her team at SuDRO have been at the forefront of humanitarian response.

They have partnered with the WHO, national Ministries of Health, and international organizations to secure access to primary healthcare for Sudan’s most vulnerable populations. Through the Sudan ECHO Center of Excellence, the educational arm of SuDRO, they implemented more than six emergency capacity strengthening programs. Recently, she has been admitted to the University of Oxford and Johns Hopkins University to further her studies in population health.

Salih Mustafa Babekir Ahmed

A young researcher and activist engaged in issues of democratic transition and political developments in Sudan. His work focuses on grassroots mobilization, political economy, and civil-military relations. He is affiliated with the Sudanese Center for Policy Studies, which brings together a group of academics and political actors involved in the December Revolution.
Click here to read “The Dynamics of the Resistance Committees (RCs) Movement Amid the Current Challenges of Democratic Transition in Sudan”

Dr. Mawa AbdelBagi Osman Mohamed

A sociologist and Research Fellow at the University of Milano-Bicocca. Her research focuses on gender, displacement, conflict, and social resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular emphasis on Sudan. She has conducted ethnographic fieldwork in Darfur’s Abu-Shouk camp, analyzing women’s solidarity networks and grassroots peacebuilding efforts. Her current work explores education during conflict, youth agency, and gendered peace processes. Dr. Mohamed’s work bridges academic research with real-world insights to support communities affected by war and displacement.

Abla Salih Abdalla Abdelrahmna

A young, talented, and articulate leader, passionate about humanitarian and human rights work. As an activist focused on general protection, psychosocial support, and women’s protection, she has a keen interest in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and transitional justice. Abla’s positive influence, quick learning, and collaborative spirit have promoted our projects and programs, and her adaptability to new and challenging environments continuously drives her to gain new knowledge and experience.

Ferdous Abdalhameed

A passionate Sudanese leader who believes that everyone has equal rights in life with dignity and freedom. Ferdous is a peace builder and an advocate for women’s rights from West Darfur. She brings over four years of frontline experience in humanitarian response, gender justice, and community development. As a co-founder of Renas for Empowering Women and Young Girls, Ferdous leads grassroots efforts to uplift conflict-affected women through healing, education, and leadership development. Her work is deeply rooted in her lived experience as a displaced woman and driven by an unshakable belief that empowering women is key to building lasting peace in Sudan and beyond. Through her leadership roles, she has supported survivors of GBV, trained communities in peacebuilding, and championed the voices of women left out of traditional power structures.

Mad Gabriel

Independent Researcher in Politics and International Relations. Panel presentation topic: Overview of the Conflict in Sudan.
Click here to read “Democracy Under Fire: The Battle Between Negotiation and Military Force in Sudan’s Two-Year Civil War”

Bakheet Suliman

A young peace-builder and human rights advocate from Darfur, currently serving as the CEO of the Darfur Youth Centre for Peace and Development

Salih Mustafa Babekir Ahmed

A young researcher and activist engaged in issues of democratic transition and political developments in Sudan. His work focuses on grassroots mobilization, political economy, and civil-military relations. He is affiliated with the Sudanese Center for Policy Studies, which brings together a group of academics and political actors involved in the December Revolution.
Click here to read “The Dynamics of the Resistance Committees (RCs) Movement Amid the Current Challenges of Democratic Transition in Sudan”