[{"bbox": [98, 164, 1134, 249], "category": "Text", "text": "supporting skills development, decent job creation, and bringing a generation of children at risk back to school via food incentives. It also addresses specific root causes of irregular migration. Moreover, the school feeding programme is also a contribution to the Global School Meal Coalition to which the EU is a leading member."}, {"bbox": [98, 265, 1134, 407], "category": "Text", "text": "Moreover, this action is in alignment with the EU's Strategic Approach to Resilience and the New Pact on Migration and Asylum¹⁶. It places a particular emphasis on recognising young people as agents of change and peace, reflecting the principles outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2250. This comprehensive approach underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in driving positive impact, promoting inclusive development, and addressing the complex challenges faced by vulnerable populations in Sudan."}, {"bbox": [98, 424, 1134, 509], "category": "Text", "text": "Do-not-harm concerns and conflict sensitiveness are guiding principles of this action in order to counter the increasing risks of conflicts between internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities, between ethnic groups, and between individuals due to insecurity and lack or loss of livelihood as result of the war."}, {"bbox": [118, 551, 535, 582], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 1.3 Zone benefitting from the Action"}, {"bbox": [85, 600, 1146, 828], "category": "Text", "text": "The individual measure \"Socio-economic integration of children and young people and protection of the human rights of groups at risk in displacement affected communities\" (OPSYS no. ACT-62752) shall be carried out in Sudan, country included in the list of ODA recipients. States of intervention within Sudan may indicatively include Khartoum, Kassala, South Kordofan, North Kordofan, Central Darfur, South Darfur, Red Sea, Northern State, and Gedaref as well as other possible displacement-affected states, as deemed appropriate according to the evolving conflict situation. The criteria for the final identification of the states for the intervention are: significant presence of IDPs, security and access conditions, capacity and presence of international and local organisations, degree of acceptance in local communities, and where possible presence of EU funded projects"}, {"bbox": [100, 860, 362, 891], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 2 RATIONALE"}, {"bbox": [115, 925, 264, 951], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 2.1 Context"}, {"bbox": [98, 981, 1134, 1409], "category": "Text", "text": "The current context in Sudan is defined by a complex array of challenges stemming from prolonged crisis and instability exacerbated by the ongoing conflict that erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). For the first time, the capital Khartoum has become one of the main battlefields. The conflict quickly spread beyond Khartoum, reaching South Darfur by July 2023, which exacerbated economic instability and led to alarming spikes in food and fuel prices, plunging many into poverty. The war has also resulted in the largest displacement crises globally. As of mid-March 2024, the number of internally displaced persons (IDP) and mixed cross-border movements since mid-April 2023 has exceeded 8.2 million, with over 4 million children fleeing the conflict. The displacement has placed immense strain on already fragile essential services and infrastructure, exacerbating food insecurity and poverty, especially among vulnerable groups such as women, children, and young people. Moreover, the conflict has shattered community structures, leaving behind heightened risks of exploitation and violence, alongside a dangerous legacy of environmental damage including landmines and unexploded ordnance. In addition to the displacement crisis, Sudan's education sector has been severely disrupted, with 19 million children out of school due to ongoing hostilities and school closures, further compromising their future prospects. Economic challenges, such as high inflation and currency depreciation, have further compounded the hardship faced by the population."}, {"bbox": [98, 1427, 1134, 1569], "category": "Text", "text": "More than one year into the fighting, at least 15,830 fatalities were reported until 05/04/2024 and over 5,500 have been injured. Children are disproportionately affected, with 1 in 2 children having been exposed to conflict and violence (ACLED data). Looting, perpetrated by militias and criminals, is widespread. Reports of sexual violence are increasing. Ethnic tensions are on the rise, notably in West Darfur. The risk of the conflict spilling over and destabilising neighbouring countries is high as are huge migratory movements, some to Europe. Sudan is of key"}, {"bbox": [85, 1620, 670, 1646], "category": "Footnote", "text": "¹⁶ Pact on Migration and Asylum - European Commission (europa.eu)"}, {"bbox": [1035, 1680, 1144, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 6 of 45"}]