In countries where Islamic law or sharīʿa is constitutionally mandated, women experience significant impacts on their lives in both the public and private sphere. In Sudan, activists from different currents work hard to elevate their legal status with regard to Islamic jurisprudence and solve the most urgent issues. This article describes their quest and invites readers to see the ongoing war as an opportunity, highlighting its potential to foster new and vital alliances. The experiences of displaced women residing in Cairo serve as compelling examples of women advocacy in conflict and post-conflict societies.