SDC stresses youth's role in promoting civil peace

The General Youth Council of the Syrian Democratic Council held a meeting on Thursday in Hasakah, attended by Leyla Qara Man, co-chair of the Syrian Democratic Council, to discuss political, social and organizational issues related to preserving civil peace and rejecting hate speech.

The meeting began with holding a minute of silence, after which Salman Nabhan, co-chair of the Syrian Democratic Council’s Youth Council, outlined the political situation in the region and the role of young people in building Syria’s future and participating in all areas, including the social, economic and political spheres. He also highlighted their role in rejecting hate speech and working to preserve civil peace.

During the meeting, Leyla Qara Man said the region is undergoing profound regional and international changes, requiring a careful assessment of the political scene to avoid mistakes.

She explained that these transformations have been ongoing for decades and have intensified with the wars in the Middle East, culminating in attempts to reshape the balance of power at the regional and global levels.

She stressed that Syria’s future should be decided by Syrians themselves, without external tutelage, through strengthening national consensus, addressing divisions, and building a state based on justice, participation and respect for diversity.

She warned of the growing use of hate speech among Syria’s various components, particularly between Kurds and Arabs, given the threat it poses to civil peace.

She called for taking responsibility, promoting a culture of co-existence, and developing a unified youth vision that transcends divisions and places youth issues at the heart of the state-building project.

She also noted that the Serê Kaniyê issue reflects the dangers of continued tensions and stressed the need to ensure the safe return of displaced people and for the Syrian Transitional Government to assume its responsibilities.

She noted that youths are a force capable of driving change and shaping the future, and that they should be at the heart of decision-making rather than on its margins.

The floor was then opened for discussion, with attendees emphasizing the role of young people in addressing current challenges, strengthening their presence in public life, and contributing to the development of a national vision based on dialogue, consensus and partnership that reflects their aspirations for Syria’s future.

The meeting concluded with an emphasis on continuing youth-led efforts and developing a shared youth vision that places Syria’s interests and stability, as well as the rights of all its communities, at the forefront.

ANHA