). ‘You’re on your own baby’: Sudanese women bridging conflict, journalism, j’activism, and media (in)visibility
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Maha Bashri
Carolyn Walcott
Hala Guta
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This article investigates the role of Sudanese women journalists and activists – termed ‘j’activists’ – in documenting and amplifying the humanitarian crisis resulting from Sudan’s ongoing conflict, which remains largely invisible in global media. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 10 participants, the study examines how intersecting identities, including gender, ethnicity, and professional affiliation, shape their experiences and reporting practices. Participants face acute challenges, including safety threats, censorship, emotional trauma, and restricted access to information, while navigating a global media landscape skewed by geopolitical biases.