'To the people of Sudan: this recognition belongs to you' - 2025 Chatham House Prize speech

Sudan’s grassroots mutual aid groups – the Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) – have been awarded the 2025 Chatham House Prize, in recognition of their crucial role in delivering humanitarian support during the ongoing war in Sudan. These community networks are said to have been the difference between life and death for millions – saving lives in areas often inaccessible to international organizations. They step in where state structures have broken down, providing essentials like food, water and medical supplies and maintaining or repairing power and water systems. Their work has been praised and recognized by several international bodies including the Norwegian Nobel Committee – particularly for their impartial nature and attempts to provide aid for all parties caught up in the war. The Chatham House Prize is voted for by Chatham House members, following nominations from the institute’s staff and presented to ‘the person, persons, or organization deemed to have made the most significant contribution to the improvement of international relations’. Watch the full event here: https://youtube.com/live/ISMhQ--XWoo?feature=share #sudan #emergencyresponserooms #chathamhouseprize #chathamhouse --- Chatham House is a London-based international affairs think-tank. Its mission is to address geopolitical challenges and international problems, aiming to help governments and societies build a secure, sustainable, prosperous and just world. Find out more about our mission and values here: https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/our-mission-and-values