Women from the Tabqa Canton, spoke to ANHA agency about their experiences under the Autonomous Administration and their efforts to secure their rights in Syria’s future. They stressed the possibility of replicating this governance model across the country.
Barin Maamo, the Co-Chair of the Tabqa Council within the Future Syria Party, stated that the current authority in Damascus continues to implement the same exclusionary policies as the previous regime, where women's representation remains superficial and lacks genuine empowerment.
She underscored that the exclusion of the people and women of North and East Syria from political processes—despite the region’s significant achievements—reflects a continuation of authoritarian, patriarchal policies aimed at marginalizing women and keeping them out of decision-making roles.
Maamo pointed out that the role of women in the Autonomous Administration has gone beyond symbolic participation, exceeding 50% representation across institutions, including leadership roles in political, military, economic, and service sectors. She argued that this has made women a formidable force in shaping Syria’s future—provided that Syrian women collectively support this pioneering experience.
Kawthar Al-Ahmad, the administrative member of the Zenobia Women's Gathering, noted that Syrian women have endured decades of marginalization. She stressed that the current period is both historic and decisive, calling on Syrian women to fight for freedom, justice, and equality by building upon the Autonomous Administration's model as a tangible framework for women's empowerment.
Mouna Al-Dali, spokesperson for the Women’s Council of the Future Syria Party in Tabqa, highlighted that women’s participation in the Autonomous Administration and their access to decision-making positions did not come easily. Women faced numerous obstacles, yet she emphasized that expanding this experience nationwide is essential to safeguarding women's rights across Syria.
Meanwhile, Khazama Al-Ali, the member of the Zenobia Women's Gathering, stressed that uniting Syrian women’s efforts during this critical phase is both necessary and inevitable. She asserted that women have a significant responsibility in decision-making and in resisting authoritarianism, adding that the women's model in North and East Syria paves the way for a broader struggle for women's rights throughout Syria.
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