05-02-2025
Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms tops list of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
The Director of Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Henrik Urdal, announced his list for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, with Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms topping the list.
Khartoum: Altaghyeer
The Director of Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Henrik Urdal, announced his list for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, with Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms topping the list.
The 2025 list comprises of Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms, Sheikh Mohammed, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights & The Carter Centre, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, and the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
'Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms stand as a powerful testament to the strength of local resilience and collective action in the face of brutal war,' said Henrik Urdal.
'Their work, alongside the contributions of institutions, diplomats and long-standing peace advocates on this year's list, highlight the interconnected efforts required to advance justice and peace', he said.
Each year, PRIO's Director presents his own list for the Nobel Peace Prize.
He offers his opinion on the most worthy potential laureates, based on his independent assessment.
PRIO explained why the Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize:
The armed conflict that erupted in Sudan in April 2023 has plunged the country into one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises. Over 11 million people have been forcibly displaced since the start of the conflict and nearly half the Sudanese population are in need of aid.
The international system has struggled to meet overwhelming humanitarian needs, prompting community-led, volunteer aid networks in Sudan to step in and provide lifesaving services to millions of women, men and children.
One notable initiative is the Emergency Response Rooms, which offer medical care and other services to people affected by the conflict.
Operating in a decentralized structure, these groups deliver essential humanitarian assistance to communities in a highly complex conflict environment, with limited access to external resources and logistics.
Volunteers often operate in insecure areas, facing threats of harassment and violence.
Awarding this year's Peace Prize to a deserving humanitarian initiative such as the Emergency Response Rooms would highlight the critical importance of access to lifesaving aid in times of conflict.
