Politicians, Human Rights advocates issue recommendations on Syria’s future

The Relations Office of the Syrian Homeland Party held a dialogue seminar in the city of Hasakah, with the participation of political parties, independent figures, and human rights advocates, to discuss the current situation in Syria and the challenges of the transitional phase, as well as the political, social, and economic realities and ways to strengthen dialogue and build state institutions.

The seminar was held under the title “Syria at a Crossroads of Transformations: Challenges of the Present and Prospects for the Future” at the party’s headquarters in the city center.

The seminar was attended by representatives of various political parties, as well as independent figures and human rights advocates.

The seminar opened with a speech by Shaimaa Al-Khalaf, a member of the Central Council of the Homeland Party, who outlined the agenda, focusing on the current situation in Syria, the sensitivity of the transitional phase, the Syrian reality before and after the fall of the Ba'ath regime, and the priorities that should be pursued in order to move toward a better future.

The floor was then opened for discussion, with participants expressing their views on Syria and emphasizing the need to accelerate the process of activating and building state institutions. They also stressed the importance of democratizing Syria in a manner consistent with its ethnic and national diversity, alongside creating a space for dialogue among Syrians to resolve their problems.

The participants also discussed the regional situation and the ongoing wars in the region, as well as their impact on Syria and its future.

Participants further addressed the country’s deteriorating economic situation, the spread of unemployment, and the declining purchasing power of citizens. They stressed the need to review the economic decisions issued by the Syrian transitional government that they said do not correspond to the circumstances of a population emerging from war.

The seminar concluded with a series of recommendations:

Work toward enacting legislation that criminalizes hate speech and holds those responsible accountable before the people and the law.

Work to give precedence to an inclusive Syrian identity that encompasses all other identities and to establish a mutually reinforcing relationship among them.

Ensure that the process of rebuilding infrastructure goes hand in hand with rebuilding the social fabric.

Promote a language of tolerance and dialogue and raise public awareness of the consequences of divisive discourse.

Syria belongs to everyone and should remain at an equal distance from ethnic identities, affiliations, orientations, and political tendencies.

Activate the Political Parties Law and the Elections Law.

Ensure the participation of the broadest possible segment of the public in constitutional discussions.

Work to rebuild political life in the new Syria based on safeguarding the cultural, social, and political rights of all components of society.

ANHA