Women in farmer-herder conflicts: case studies from Sudan and Nigeria

Authors

Magda Nassef; Hussein M Sulieman; Saleh Momale; Adam Higazi; Pilar Domingo

Keywords:

Sudan, Nigeria, women, farmer-herder conflict, post-conflict recovery, pastoralist livelihoods, pastoral land tenure, food security

Synopsis

This report explores women’s roles in farmer–herder conflicts in Sudan and Nigeria, documenting how conflict affects their livelihoods, food security and psychosocial well-being. It highlights women’s agency alongside their exclusion from decision-making and recommends context-specific support to strengthen economic resilience, land access, leadership and inclusion in peace-building.

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Published

30 September 2025

Online ISSN

2977-9669

Details about this monograph

doi

10.61755/MWPK9310