Democratic Islam Conference: Future Syria requires strengthening role of women

The Women's Council of the Democratic Islam Conference held an expanded meeting in the city of Girkê Legê in the Jazera Canton to discuss the conference's political and religious vision for the future of Syria. The meeting was attended by dozens of women, members of the Kongra Star, and representatives of civil society organizations.

The meeting, held in the Barmlan Workers' Union Hall, began with a moment of silence. Evin Al-Hajji, the co-chair of the Democratic Islam Conference in North and East Syria, then delivered a speech in which she emphasized that the conference seeks to formulate a comprehensive national project that promotes pluralism and is based on the values ​​of justice and equality.

Evin said, "In our view, women are not only an integral part, but also an essential partner in shaping political, social, and religious life. Their participation is not a secondary option, but rather a necessity for the success of any liberation project."

She emphasized that democratic Islam offers a contemporary interpretation of religion, consistent with contemporary demands and serving the needs of Syrian society. She affirmed the conference's rejection of the use of religion as a tool for domination or discrimination, and its vision of it as a bridge to coexistence and brotherhood among diverse components.

She considered that empowering women and their active participation in the political and religious spheres represents a fundamental guarantee for building a democratic Syria, adding, "We aim to provide space for women to express their opinions and participate in making crucial decisions."

For her part, Gulnaz Othman, co-chair of the Qamishli District Council, presented the conference's political and religious vision for a democratic and pluralistic Syria.

This was followed by an open discussion among the attendees, who considered the conference's vision a real alternative to the exclusionary projects of authoritarian regimes. They emphasized that women's participation in constitutional drafting and community decision-making enhances coexistence and reduces all forms of discrimination.

The meeting concluded with an emphasis on the fact that building a pluralistic, democratic Syria requires enhancing women's political participation and consolidating the values ​​of tolerance and social justice as the foundation of any liberation and democratic project.

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ANHA