The Professor Thorolf Rafto Memorial Prize for Human Rights (i.e. The prize sheds light on human rights violations and gives recognition to human rights defenders who deserve the world’s attention. “The strength of the Emergency Response Rooms is rooted in the deep Sudanese culture of neighbourhood community support. The ERR model is dynamic and innovative in its ability to mobilize locals, thus improving community resilience in humanitarian response and human rights protection. The Rafto Prize 2025 honours the Emergency Response Rooms and the thousands of individuals protecting the right to life and health, who are building hope in Sudan, at tremendous risk to their own lives.