Women’s Unity Conference calls for consolidating the role of women in building Syria’s future

The conference titled “The Women’s Alliance as a Foundation for Building Justice and Democracy in Syria: Unified Decentralization” continues its sessions at the Sardam Hall in the city of Al-Hasakah, with representatives from the components of North and East Syria delivering several speeches.

In a speech on behalf of the Syrian Women’s Council, Suhair Sanouh emphasized that holding this conference at this critical stage is not merely a symbolic event, but a clear message of Syrian women’s ability to overcome division and build a democratic society based on justice, equality, and diversity. She said: “We address you from every corner of the homeland — Aleppo, Damascus, Deir ez-Zor, Swedia, Raqqa, and Al-Hasakah... We salute your steadfastness and your dream that has never compromised on dignity.”

She praised the role of Kongra Star and the Zenobia Women’s Gathering in organizing the meeting, affirming that the Syrian Women’s Council has worked since its establishment to build a comprehensive national space that views Syrian women as part of the solution, not merely victims of war and marginalization.

Meanwhile, the representative of the Yazidi Women’s Union, Koli Jafar, reviewed the historic role of Yazidi women in preserving their religion and culture throughout the ages, pointing out that they have been a symbol of peacebuilders and conflict stoppers.

She noted that despite the Yazidis facing “73 decrees” throughout history, Yazidi women have managed to preserve their identity and culture from extinction.

In a speech on behalf of the Women’s Council in North and East Syria, Sabah Shabo affirmed that women’s empowerment is a central issue that affects the life of society as a whole. She stated that Syrian women, despite successive crises, have broken barriers and actively participated in political, economic, and social fields.

She highlighted that adopting the co-chair system in the Autonomous Administration has granted women an equal role in decision-making, while warning against attempts to marginalize their role amid recent political developments.

She said, “Today, we stand at a sensitive crossroads, and we must intensify the feminist struggle to protect achievements and ensure women’s continued role as a fundamental pillar in any genuine democratic project.”

Additionally, Druze female students from Swedia sent a message to the conference, expressing their thanks to its organizers and affirming that women, especially young university women, are symbols of strength and creativity, and that they have the right to be fundamental partners in building a better future for Syria.

ANHA