Solidarity is the key
Solidarity is the key
Decade of Unyielding Civic Courage
UMBAJA 2015 - 2025
“A Decade of Unyielding Civil Courage”
In December 2025, the Umbaja Organization will proudly celebrate its 10th anniversary in Hanover. This milestone marks a decade of steadfast commitment to standing against genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity—particularly those committed by the Islamist extremist regime that has ruled Sudan since 1989.
We gather to honor the extraordinary courage and sacrifices of Sudanese youth and women who have laid down their lives in the pursuit of freedom and justice. Special tribute will be paid to those who gave their lives during the December Revolution of 2018–2019, a defining moment in Sudan's struggle for democratic change.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, Umbaja is honored to present a visual art exhibition featuring the powerful work of renowned Sudanese visual artist Mohammed Altoum. A photographer and filmmaker, Altoum's narrative-based art explores themes of social justice, identity, and the human condition. His diverse body of work—spanning portraiture, documentary, and conceptual photography—reflects on the complexity of human relationships, societal structures, and the lived experiences of marginalized communities.
In addition to the exhibition, Umbaja and its partners are organizing a conference on the current situation in Sudan, aimed at fostering dialogue and collaboration. The key objectives of the conference include:
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Building a strong alliance and network committed to the vision of a democratic and united Sudan,
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Advocating for increased attention to Sudan within German political discourse, and
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Enhancing awareness, visibility, and understanding of the evolving humanitarian and political crisis in Sudan.
We warmly invite members of the Sudanese diaspora, German civil society organizations, policymakers, human rights advocates, democracy promoters, and all individuals committed to justice and development to join us in Hanover.
Key Organizers and Partners
This event is organized by the Umbaja Organization, in cooperation with:
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Land of the Two Niles
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Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Lower Saxony
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German-African Association for Knowledge and Technology Transfer (GAAKT)
Umbaja’s long-standing network of cooperation partners will also play an essential role as co-organizers in the planning and implementation of the event.
Conference Program Highlights
The conference will feature:
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Keynote speeches by experts and activists
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Panel discussions and interactive workshops focusing on topics such as:
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Hate Speech and Religion
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Gender Justice
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The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
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Plenary sessions to reflect on workshop outcomes and develop future strategies
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A concluding session exploring the establishment of the Hannover Sudan Forum, envisioned as a long-term platform for coordination and collaboration among Sudanese diaspora communities and German NGOs focused on democracy, peacebuilding, sustainability, and development.
The conference will be conducted in both Arabic and German to ensure inclusive and effective participation.
Further details about the conference program will be announced in due course. We welcome your thoughts, ideas, and active participation. Please feel free to reach out to us—your engagement will be highly appreciated.
