Blogs and statements
Urgent Call to Protect Civilians, Halt Military Operations, and Adopt Political Solutions
Jan 25, 2026 | This post is also available in: Arabic The undersigned organizations are closely monitoring, with deep concern, the humanitarian and security situation in northeastern Syria following the signing of the agreement reached between the Syrian Transitional Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces on 21st January. The agreement aims to establish a ceasefire […]
Mohammad Hamsho’s “Reconciliation” with the Government: A Legal and Human Rights Based Perspective
Jan 21, 2026 | This post is also available in: Arabic Mohammad Saber Hamsho is a Syrian businessman who emerged as one of the most prominent economic actors associated with the Assad regime during fourteen years of the Syrian uprising. Born in Damascus in 1966, Hamsho built a diversified business empire spanning construction, petrochemicals, telecommunications, […]
(العربية) حماية المدنيين في جميع أنحاء حلب
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Survivors, lawyers and families of Syria’s disappeared file historic complaint in Argentina against Assad
Dec 16, 2025 | This post is also available in: Arabic Media advisory: 16 December 2025 * Groups call for an investigation into Bashar Al -Assad, Asmaa Al- Assad and key officials for the crime against humanity of enforced disappearance * Argentina uniquely placed to investigate enforced disappearance, including the removal of children from their […]
Criminalizing Ecocide: Reflections from the 14th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
Dec 12, 2025 | This post is also available in: Arabic At the 14th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva last month, the panel ’Strengthening Accountability for Environmental Harm: Pathways for Transformative Business Practices’ offered a striking reminder of how the deeply the global conversation on environmental protection has shifted. No longer framed […]
The First Anniversary of the Fall of the Assad Regime
Des 8, 2025 | This post is also available in: Arabic On the first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime, we mark a defining moment in Syria’s modern history. This day stands as a reminder of the profound suffering Syrians endured, and of the collective determination to rebuild a country grounded in justice, dignity, […]
Syrian Civil Society Recommendations to the Syrian Government, the National Commission for Transitional Justice, and State Parties to the OPCW
Nov 26, 2025 | This post is also available in: Arabic TO THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT Ensure a Holistic National Response to CW across Ministries and within Transitional Justice Framework A holistic approach to transitional justice requires that the Syrian government coordinate efforts across all relevant ministries (including justice, health, social affairs, and foreign affairs) together with […]
Briefing Paper: Strengthening Accountability For Serious International Crimes
Nov 15 2025 At present, the UK’s ability to prosecute grave international crimes under universal jurisdiction is limited. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) has criticised the current legal framework for creating “barriers to accountability”. This briefing supports the proposed recommendation from the JCHR and the International Development Committee and outlines the practical consequences […]
The Third Syrian Civil Society International Conference on Chemical Weapons
Oct 1, 2025 | This post is also available in: Arabic Syrian Civil Society Recommendations to the Syrian Government, the National Commission for Transitional Justice, and State Parties to the OPCW TO THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT Ensure a Holistic National Response to CW across Ministries and within Transitional Justice Framework A holistic approach to transitional justice requires […]