As the centennial of the founding of the city of Qamishli / Qamishlo / Zalin on 20 August 2026 approaches, and while civil society organizations, cultural initiatives, and community groups are preparing to commemorate this historic milestone
Press Statements
The Arab Belt in Syria 1974
The Arab Belt in Syria: A Continuing Legacy and Absent Justice
24 June 1974: A Date and Memory That Kurds in Syria Do Not Forget
Statement by Civil Society Organizations and Individual Signatories Regarding the Detention of Representatives of Those Affected by Decree 66
The undersigned civil society organizations and individuals express their concern over the judicial proceedings brought against Mr. Yasser Abbas (“Abu Wasim”), spokesperson for the Association for the Repeal of Decree 66, and the engineer Ibrahim Sheikh al-Shabab, representative of the Mezzeh Residents’ Committees, in connection with their public activity related to Legislative Decree No. 66 of 2012 and to the objections raised by affected residents against the Damascus Governorate’s approach to the file of compensation and reparation.
Position Statement by Syrian and International Organizations on the Renewal of the Mandate of the International Commission of Inquiry on Syria
The undersigned Syrian civil society organisations and international and regional organisations welcome the renewal of the mandate of the International Commission of Inquiry on Syria at the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council. We underscore the continued importance of the Commission’s investigations, public reporting, and efforts to support accountability, which remain critical, and call for sustained support to ensure the effective implementation of the mandate.
Syrian CSOs Urge Renewal of Core Mandate of Commission of Inquiry on Syrian Arab Republic Under Item 4
Ahead of the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council, the signatory Syrian civil society organisations urge Member States to renew the mandate of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic in full under Item 4 of the Council’s agenda.
Syria: Urgent Call to Protect Civilians, Halt Military Operations, and Adopt Political Solutions
The Interests, Safety, And Dignity Of Syrians Must Take Precedence Over Considerations Of Power, Control, Or Influence
Strong Condemnation and Urgent Appeal for Immediate Intervention to Halt the Targeting and Siege of Khaled Fajr Hospital in Sheikh Maqsoud – Aleppo
We, the undersigned civil society organizations, hold the Syrian Transitional Government fully responsible for the ongoing and direct targeting of Khaled Fajr Hospital—the sole medical facility providing healthcare services in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo
Outcomes of Syrian Humanitarian Action & Recovery Conference Local solutions for lasting impact
Joint statement by Syrian civil society networks and institutions on localization: More than 150 representatives of Syrian civil society working in the fields of humanitarian action and early recovery, along with representatives of the Syrian and German governments and supporting international NGOs
A Joint Stance on the Need for Responsible Civil Discourse in Light of the Statement Issued by “Madaniya” about Northeast Syria
The undersigned organizations have closely followed the recent statement issued by the “Madaniya” Network on November 27, 2025, which included several points that raise concerns about the core responsibilities of a network representing more than 250 organizations across the Syrian landscape.
65 Civil Organizations Condemn the Arrest of Travelers from Northeast Syria and Call for Protecting Freedom of Movement and Neutralizing Roads from Political Disputes
The Syrian organizations signing this statement strongly condemn the repeated detention of civilians traveling to and from areas in Northeast Syria at military checkpoints operated by the Syrian Interim Government. This practice constitutes a serious violation of the fundamental rights of the population, foremost among them freedom of movement, physical safety, non-discrimination, privacy, and the protection of personal data.