Revitalizing Civil Society Engagement in the Geneva Process
When the UN Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura first decided to form a Civil Society Support Room (CSSR) in 2016, many human rights organizations, including SJAC, were excited
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Despite Promises, The Recruitment of Children Continues in Syria
While Russia and the Syrian government promote the narrative that the Syrian conflict is winding down, fighters remain active on the ground, putting civilians, including women and children, at continued
De Mistura’s Mistakes: What the New UN Special Envoy Should Learn from the Past Four Years
UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura during the Munich Security Conference in 2017. Source: Wikimedia [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Staffan_de_Mistura_MSC_2017.jpg] On November 1st,
Crimes Without Honor: Seeking Justice for Victims of Sexual and Gender Based Violence
An illustration of Rasha Bseis, who was killed by her brother late last month, has been shared widely on social media. The caption reads, ‘a crime of no honor.’ Source
The World Must Not Ignore ISIS’s Crimes Against the Druze
A group of Druze-Americans participate in a ‘Free the Hostages’ [https://www.facebook.com/events/240599553276258/] protest at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo by SJAC. On July 25,
What the Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi Means for Syria
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to discuss the disappearance of Khashoggi. Photo credit: Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamal_Khashoggi#/media/
Of Fathers and Sons: Incorporating Children into Transitional Justice
Syrian Director Talal Derki’s most recent film, Of Fathers and Sons, provides an intimate portrait of a Syrian family in Idlib, following their daily life amidst conflict. The father,
Enab Baladi - Al-Assad’s crimes in millions of documents: When will accountability start?
Enab Baladi interviews SJAC’s Executive Director, Mohammad Al Abdallah, regarding the trove of government documents possessed by Syrian CSOs and the role they may someday play in accountability efforts.