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Three decades defending the rights of Sudan's most vulnerable people

AFAQ for Justice and Development is the continuation of Mutawinat, which began providing legal aid to women and children in 1990.

Our vision

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Our mission

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Our history

From Mutawinat to AFAQ

Our name has changed; our people, our experience and our commitment have not.

1990 Mutawinat begins its work Legal aid for women, children and vulnerable communities, including people in prisons and detention.
2000–2010 Shaping Sudan's laws Contributed to drafting the Child Law (2000) and its 2002, 2004 and 2010 amendments, Criminal Code amendments redefining rape, and a draft Personal Status Law.
2015 Protecting refugees and asylum seekers A formal partnership with the Commission of Refugees (Ministry of Interior), running to 2025, and legal aid for refugees and IDPs with UNHCR.
2025 AFAQ for Justice and Development Registered with the Humanitarian Aid Commission under the Voluntary and Humanitarian Work Act 2006, with headquarters in Gadarif.

Governance

AFAQ is governed by a Board of Trustees. Day-to-day management is led by the Secretary General through five departments.

Board of Trustees

President

Secretary General

Finance

Programmes & Projects

Human Resources & Administration

Procurement & Logistics

MEAL Unit

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