Outrage over women’s exclusion in Damascus’ constitutional declaration

 Speaking to ANHA agency, activists from As-Suwayda assessed the ten articles of the constitutional declaration, pointing out its weaknesses and its adverse effects on transitional justice, women's rights, and broader societal inclusion.

 Agricultural engineer Dina Darwish, an inspector at the Central Authority, expressed deep concern over the absence of a clear vision in the new constitution. She stressed that women do not require favors from anyone, as they constitute an integral part of society, which cannot progress with only one half of its population.

 Darwish called for the explicit inclusion of women's empowerment in the constitutional text, ensuring their active participation in building a fair and democratic state.

 Similarly, Asala Aslan, Director of Women's Affairs in As-Suwayda, stated that the constitutional declaration marginalizes women by approximately 80%, marking a serious regression in their rights.

 Meanwhile, activist Shuruq Al-Abdullah expressed profound disappointment in the constitutional declaration, emphasizing that excluding women hinders their ability to achieve societal goals and undermines their essential role in shaping Syria’s future.

 All three activists unanimously agreed on the necessity of amending the constitution to ensure the inclusion of all ethnicities, religions, and sects, while guaranteeing justice and equality for all Syrians—free from exclusion and marginalization.

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