Blogs and statements
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 […]
The General Principles for Applying Justice, Truth, and Remedy in Syria From the Perspective of Civil Society and Survivor Groups
Sep 1, 2025 | This post is also available in: Arabic First Edition of the General Principles – August 2025 Today, a genuine opportunity exists for Syrians to reclaim their country and outline the features of a new future and a new social contract founded upon justice, truth, accountability, and the rule of law. Seizing this […]
Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Public Release, Accountability, and Non-Recurrence
August 9 2025 The undersigned organizations call on the Transitional President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Mr. Ahmad al-Sharaa, to fully and publicly release the report of the National Committee for Investigation and Fact-Finding on the Coast Events (excluding the annexes). We further call on the government to share the measures it will take to […]
The Syrian Legal Development Programme Through the Phases of the Syrian Revolution
August 6, 2025 | This post is also available in: Arabic The story of the Syrian Legal Development Programme (SLDP) is a reflection of the upheavals and transformations of the Syrian revolution. It is not merely the story of a human rights organization, but a chronicle of sustained struggle—one that brings together legal innovation, deep faith […]
(العربية) كسر حلقة العنف: النشر العلني للتقرير، المحاسبة، وعدم التكرار
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Statement on Decree NO. 20 Stipulating the Establishment of a National Commission for Transitional Justice
May 23, 2025 | This post is also available in: Arabic The associations and organizations signing this statement received Decree No. 20, issued by the Syrian President on May 17, 2025, which establishes a National Commission for Transitional Justice, with a mix of hope and concern. While the decree represents a long-awaited step for many Syrians […]
Recommendations on Syria to the EU-Commission and Member States
March 17, 2025 The fall of the Syrian regime marks a critical opportunity to transition from decades of oppression and war to a future based on justice, accountability and democracy. It is also an opportunity for EU member states to articulate a clear strategy in support of the aspirations expressed by many Syrian people, civil […]
After Assad’s fall: Syrian justice actors hold first justice dialogue in Syria with the caretaker government’s presence
February 9, 2025 | This post is also available in: Arabic – The dialogue resulted in a set of recommendations addressed to Syrian civil society and the caretaker government. – Participants unanimously agreed on the necessity of incorporating the dialogue’s recommendations into any national discussions on the future of justice in Syria. A group of Syrian […]