Sudan: Unicef - All Sudanese Students Must Have Equal Opportunity to Sit National Exams Wherever They Are

Nairobi — Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa Etleva Kadilli

"Children across Sudan have the same fundamental right to education and should be able to sit for the national examinations safely and fairly - no matter where they are.

"It is essential that all children - whether in areas affected by conflict, displacement settings, or more stable locations - have access to the same nationally recognised examinations. A unified exam helps ensure fairness, protects the value of students' qualifications, and avoids divisions that could limit their future opportunities.

"Accessing examinations and completing secondary school is not only a milestone for individual learners; it is a critical pathway to higher education, skills, and future opportunities that Sudan's young people deserve.

"For this examination season and beyond, it is essential that the same nationally recognised examinations are made available across Sudan and in countries hosting Sudanese refugees. The Government and parties to the conflict should also agree on practical modalities to ensure examinations can be administered consistently and safely nationwide. UNICEF stands ready to support these efforts.

"Education must remain a neutral space. It must be protected from division and guided by the best interests of children, and by a clear understanding of what is at stake for an entire generation if it is not.

"Ensuring that all Sudanese learners can sit for the same exam, wherever they are, is essential to safeguarding both their rights today and their prospects for the future."

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