Our Mission to Support Justice
Our Mission
Sudan War Crimes is an independent, survivor-centered digital repository dedicated to documenting, verifying, and preserving evidence of international humanitarian law violations in the Sudan conflict to support justice, historical record, and public accountability.
Our Vision
A future where perpetrators are held to account, survivors’ truths are preserved safely, and accurate, verifiable information informs policy, humanitarian response, and public understanding.
What we Do
- Systematic documentation — collect structured reports, media, and testimony using standardized templates and metadata.
- Rigorous verification — combine metadata checks, expert forensic review, and corroboration from trusted partners to assess evidentiary confidence.
- Secure preservation — protect original files and provenance through encryption, immutable logging, and audited chain-of-custody procedures.
- Accessible analysis — translate verified data into public summaries, interactive visualizations, and research products that inform investigators, policy makers, and the public.
- Survivor-centered support — employ trauma-informed intake, consent options, and referral pathways to protect dignity and wellbeing.
Core principals
- Independence — operate free from political or funder influence that could compromise objectivity.
- Do No Harm — prioritize survivor safety and informed consent in every interaction.
- Legal rigor — design processes to meet evidentiary standards for investigative and judicial use.
- Transparency — publish methods, governance, and audit summaries while safeguarding sensitive operational details.
- Security by design — embed strong technical and operational safeguards to protect data and people.
Governance & oversight
- Board of Trustees provides legal and strategic oversight and fiduciary responsibility.
- Independent Advisory Board offers technical and methodological guidance on forensics and legal standards.
- Ethics and Survivor Safeguard Committee reviews high-risk cases and enforces Do No Harm protections.
- Steering Committee and Executive Team translate strategy into operations, maintain SOPs, and manage partnerships. Our governance charters, policy summaries, and annual transparency reports are published on the Transparency page.
Our Team
- Small core of investigators, technologists, security experts, and survivor-liaison staff working with a broader network of forensic labs, legal partners, and local NGOs.
- Public bios highlight expertise while sensitive staff details are redacted to protect safety.
- For partnership, advisory, or media inquiries, use our secure Contact page.
Partnerships
We collaborate with vetted local humanitarian organizations, international forensic laboratories, academic researchers, and legal teams to corroborate evidence, expand verification capacity, and ensure responsible referrals and support for survivors.
Impact and accountability
- We measure impact by legal utility, data coverage, survivor protections, and policy influence.
- Annual reports and independent audits summarize methodology, funding, and major activities while protecting sensitive operational details.
Safety and privacy commitment
We will never request identifying details via unencrypted email and we default to pseudonymization and redaction for public outputs. If you are a survivor or witness, consult our Submission Guidelines for secure intake options and referral resources in your language.
Our Mission
Sudan War Crimes is an independent, survivor-centered digital repository dedicated to documenting, verifying, and preserving evidence of international humanitarian law violations in the Sudan conflict to support justice, historical record, and public accountability.
Partnerships
We collaborate with vetted local humanitarian organizations, international forensic laboratories, academic researchers, and legal teams to corroborate evidence, expand verification capacity, and ensure responsible referrals and support for survivors.
Impact & Accountability
- We measure impact by legal utility, data coverage, survivor protections, and policy influence.
- Annual reports and independent audits summarize methodology, funding, and major activities while protecting sensitive operational details.
Safety & Privacy Commitment
We will never request identifying details via unencrypted email and we default to pseudonymization and redaction for public outputs. If you are a survivor or witness, consult our Submission Guidelines for secure intake options and referral resources in your language.
Languages & Accessibility
The site is available in English and Arabic with core forms and guidance in additional local languages as capacity allows. We adhere to accessibility best practices to make our resources usable across devices and bandwidth constraints.
Contact & Next steps
- To submit evidence securely, use the Submit page.
- To request researcher or legal access, use the Access page.
- For press, partnership, or governance inquiries, use the secure Contact page.
Join Our Cause
Your support is crucial in our mission to document war crimes and hold perpetrators accountable. Join us in creating a future where justice prevails.