Migration, Forced Displacement, Asylum, and statelessness in the Arab World
Black October is more than a symbolic gesture. It reflects the deep disparity between Western feminism and the needs of women in conflict. It was created as a response to Pink October, which raises awareness of breast cancer in women but often does not reach those in conflict-ridden or low-income settings, where healthcare and cancer treatment facilities are largely inaccessible. By centering the voices of women affected by the war in Sudan, Black October brings much-needed attention to the feminist divide and to women in conflict who lack the security, healthcare, and necessities to live in peace.