Dr. Areeg Abdalmagid Abass: An Urgent Perspective on Sudan
Welcome back to a new season with the Hey Changemaker! Podcast.
In this compelling episode of the Hey Changemaker! Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Areeg Abdalmagid Abass. Areeg is a Sudanese doctor and public health professional, with over 5 years of experience tackling inequity in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
Areeg’s journey has now led her to the frontlines of a war zone, where she’s working tirelessly to anticipate vulnerability and respond to the health emergencies in Sudan.
Areeg is not just a healthcare worker; she’s a fierce advocate against gender-based violence, child marriage, and female genital mutilation. She’s been at the forefront of more than five national campaigns, fighting for the SRHR of women and young children in under-served communities.
This episode was recorded in the Girls’ Globe Solidarity Studio at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in Rwanda. Areeg embarked on a journey of 6 days to reach Rwanda to be able to attend WD2023, because of the suspension of flights from Sudan and the complete closure of airports at that time.
Areeg shares her insights and the turmoil of experiences she went through while she fled the war in Khartoum. Listen to her urgent perspective on the situation in Sudan.
