Lidewyde Berckmoes interviewed by De Kanttekening about Sudanese women

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Lidewyde Berckmoes was interviewed by De Kanttekening about Sudanese women. Their experiences and networks offer opportunities to process the pain of war and seek solutions together. In order to provide effective external assistance, it is important to understand how people in Sudan deal with trauma (also in times of peace). Which traditions and rituals provide support? And how can these be utilised now, during this war? Psychosocial support must be developed in collaboration with women and their communities.
Read the article (in Dutch).
Date, time and location
08 March 2026
Posted on 12 March 2026, last modified on 12 March 2026

