On the 15th of April, one year will have passed since full scale civil war broke out in Sudan. The situation is beyond dire, over 8 million people are displaced from their homes and the UN recently warned that the population is facing catastrophic hunger. The hope of a democratic Sudan now seems far away, and the country is a glaring example of how fragile democratic transitional periods can be after a peaceful people led revolution.

In Zimbabwe, the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) stands at the forefront of championing gender inclusion in Mine Action. Through the bold employment and empowerment of women across diverse roles, NPA Zimbabwe has shattered the misconception that demining is solely a man's domain.