New future plans for women and children rights

Adalat Omar, the head of the Women’s Authority in the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, stated that the authority is working on establishing new centers for abused women and child care, as well as participating in an awareness campaign to combat suicide. This was announced in an official statement published on the Autonomous Administration’s website.

She added that the authority will organize workshops in collaboration with the “Geneva Call” organization to raise awareness about the importance of child protection laws. Additionally, preparations are underway for a large-scale campaign on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25), in coordination with the Joint Events Platform.

Reviewing the authority’s key achievements in the first half of 2025, Adalat Omar highlighted its active participation in International Women’s Day (March 8) through organizing awareness seminars, lectures, and marches for both women and men, as well as distributing informational leaflets across various regions of North and East Syria.

The authority also issued several statements condemning the crimes of the Turkish occupation against women and children and rejecting the marginalization of Syrian components by the transitional government, particularly regarding the so-called “National Conference.” It also denounced massacres against women on the Syrian coast and opposed the appointment of war crime perpetrators to leadership positions in the Syrian Ministry of Defense.

In terms of international relations, the authority hosted delegations from European and Latin American countries, including Italy, France, Austria, the United Kingdom, Scotland, and New Zealand, to learn about the Autonomous Administration’s experience and its co-presidency system.

Adalat Omar noted that the authority contributed to drafting the social contract for women, expected to be finalized soon. It also continued holding regular meetings and participating in women’s coordination activities, such as the Star Conference, the Women’s Council Coordination, the Zenobia Women’s Gathering, and the Executive Council.

To empower women, the authority organized training and intellectual courses for its members on the laws of the Autonomous Administration, particularly the Workers’ Law, while also following up on cases of abused women, providing support, and visiting childcare centers.

Regarding childhood, the authority’s Child Office continued addressing children’s issues in cooperation with its offices across all districts, organizing training courses and awareness activities in coordination with the Education and Training Authority.

In conclusion, Adalat Omar affirmed that the Women’s Authority continues its efforts to empower women and enhance their roles in various fields.

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ANHA