In Conversation with Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs)

Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) are a grassroots network of volunteers providing life-saving aid in the world’s worst humanitarian catastrophe – stepping in amidst a brutal war, an absent state and a wholly inadequate international response. Arising out of the neighbourhood resistance committees during Sudan’s non-violent revolution in 2018-19, the ERRs have become a powerful force for community-led mutual aid, delivering everything from food and medicine to safe evacuations and creating safe spaces for women. Facing immense risks but driven by a commitment to solidarity with their compatriots, and supported especially through donations from the Sudanese diaspora, the ERRs have assisted millions and gained international recognition, including Nobel Peace Prize nominations.

A delegation from the ERRs is visiting the UK, and after an audience with politicians in Westminster, will come to Cambridge for a special event in King’s College Chapel. The delegation will be in conversation with Professor Sharath Srinivasan, Fellow of King’s, co-director of the Centre of Governance and Human Rights, and author of the book, When Peace Kills Politics: International Intervention and Unending Wars in the Sudans.

The event is open to all. Please note, the timing of entry and exit is strict and sign-up is recommended.

Some suggested reading:

The Guardian

African Arguments

Wikipedia

© Abu-Shouk Emergency Response Room Community kitchens run by the youth-led emergency response room in Abu Shouk camp.