SIHAM OSMAN - THE FIRST WOMAN UNDER-SECRETARY AT THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Siham is the first woman to hold a position as high as under-secretary at the Sudanese Ministry of Justice and she also takes over the position of Minister of Justice if he is absent. She is also the chief executive officer for financial and administrative affairs in addition to other powers granted by the minister with regard to legislative authority and responsibilities. Osman explains that "the current challenges are great… Sudan is now going through unprecedented changes”. The country “has emerged from a long period of repression of freedoms and grievances. Everyone is now resorting to the judicial authorities”.