Legal aid and protection across Sudan since 1990
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National voluntary organization · Sudan

Justice and protection for every community in Sudan

We provide free legal aid, protect women and children, and work with communities and institutions to strengthen the rule of law — continuing more than three decades of work begun as Mutawinat in 1990.

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1990 Founded as Mutawinat, providing legal aid to women and children
10 states Legal presence, headquartered in Gadarif
Since 2015 Legal protection for refugees and IDPs with UNHCR
Child Law Contributed to drafting Sudan's Child Law (2000) and its amendments
What we do

Five areas of work, one commitment to dignity and rights

Access to justice & legal aid

Free legal advice and representation for refugees, IDPs, women, children and people in detention.

Child protection

Ending FGM and child marriage through law enforcement support, community engagement and referral.

GBV prevention & response

Survivor-centred services, community awareness and safe referral pathways.

Women-led organizations

Strengthening local women-led groups to lead GBV prevention and advocacy in their communities.

Rule of law & peacebuilding

Law reform, justice-sector partnerships and countering hate speech to build lasting peace.

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Where we work

Present where communities need us

Headquartered in Gadarif, with legal presence in ten states.

Gadarif (HQ) Kassala Red Sea Khartoum River Nile Northern State White Nile Blue Nile North Kordofan South Kordofan
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Our work in action

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With UNHCR · Since 2015

Access to Justice for Refugees and IDPs

Legal protection for refugees, asylum seekers and displaced people across 13 states.

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With UNICEF · 2022–2024

Ending FGM and Child Marriage

Supporting enforcement of Article 141 of the Criminal Act and preventing child marriage.

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With UNFPA

Women-Led Organizations on GBV Prevention

Building the capacity of women-led groups in Khartoum, Blue Nile and South Darfur.

Trusted by our partners
UNHCRUNICEFUNFPANorwegian Church AidPenal Reform International
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Our commitment to safeguarding

AFAQ has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. Every report is handled confidentially and whistleblowers are protected.

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