• Inclusivity framework vital to achieving justice in Syria

  The HNC plan lays out a political transition strategy for Syria, but it must also remember to establish a social inclusivity framework

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• Justice for Victims and the War on Terror

  War on terror and trials for suspects of terrorism should respect basic human rights and due process

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• Human Rights Documentation in the Age of Digital Data

  The DatNav guide helps outline how Syrian human rights organizations can incorporate different digital tools to broaden their work efficiently, reliably, and securely.

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• Monitoring is Needed for All Detention Facilities in Syria

  Detention Facilities in Syria needs monitoring in order to improve conditions and limit human rights violations

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• Rebels’ Gains are the UN’s Losses in Aleppo

  UN has failed to end sieges or broker credible trust-building initiatives; Instead, armed groups have filled this role, becoming the major supplies of food and humanitarian assistance

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• Justice and Peace: A False Dichotomy

  Balancing justice and amnesty is an important decision during the peace talks

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• Accountability for Sectarian and Ethnic Violence in the Anti-ISIS Campaign

  Civilian protection and internal accountability should be among the anti-ISIS campaign priorities

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• Addressing Systemic Sexual Violence in Syria’s Transitional Justice Process

  Sexual Violence is widespread and systematic in Syria, with limited efforts to provide a solution

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• Decentralization, Federalism, or none of the above? An analysis of possible governance options in post-conflict Syria

  A brief overview of decentralization and federalism and how they may apply to Syria (upcoming research report)

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• Asset recovery and repatriation: Could the impossible solution be just the right fit for the impossible conflict?

  The Panama Papers leak revealed assets that could be frozen and used to help with Syria’s post-war recovery.

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• Aleppo’s Cessation of Hostilities Meltdown

  Any ceasefire agreement in Syria will likely fail without independent monitoring and conflict mapping

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Working toward a Syria defined by justice, respect for human rights, and rule of law — where all Syrians live in peace.

About Us

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  Documentation

  SJAC collects documentation of human rights, humanitarian, and international criminal violations in Syria, preserving it in a specialized, secure database for use in justice and accountability processes…

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  Analysis

  SJAC processes documentation in its database into categories based on international standards, enabling big data techniques to be used to illuminate patterns and facts regarding violations…

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  Justice & Accountability

  SJAC provides resources, generates dialogue, conducts public consultations with Syrians, and prepares analysis to support justice and accountability efforts…

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Recent Events & Updates

• Inclusivity framework vital to achieving transitional justice in Syria Updates

• Justice for Victims and the War on Terror Updates

• Human Rights Documentation in the Age of Digital Data Updates

• Monitoring is Needed for All Detention Facilities in Syria Updates

• Rebels’ Gains are the UN’s Losses in Aleppo Updates

• Justice and Peace: A False Dichotomy Updates

• Accountability for Sectarian and Ethnic Violence in the Anti-ISIS Campaign Updates

• Addressing Systemic Sexual Violence in Syria’s Transitional Justice Process Updates

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Latest Resources

• Societal Attitudes toward Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Syria Research Report

• Accountability for Crimes in Syria: Lessons Learned from the Field of International Justice Conference Paper

• Documenting Sexual and Gender Based Violence Factsheet Memorandum

• SGBV Dual Referral Factsheet Working Paper

• A Step towards Justice: Current accountability options for crimes under international law committed in Syria Research Report

• Counter-Terrorism Court in Syria: a Tool for War Crimes Research Report

• Maybe We Can Reach a Solution: Syrian Perspectives on the Conflict and Local Initiatives for Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation Research Report

• SJAC Gender & SGBV Documentation Policy Memorandum

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