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Featured Research: Weam Ghabbash in 50 Shades of Federalism
CCSD is proud to highlight a recent publication written by the CCSD Fellow Weam Ghabbash. Weam is a social sciences researcher with over a decade of civil society and human rights experience across the MENA region and Southeast Asia. Her work focuses on the intersection of feminism, displacement, and social justice in (post-)conflict contexts. Her
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Humanitarian Exchange Issue 87 Launch: Local Leadership in a Changing Humanitarian Architecture
7 September 2026 | Online What does meaningful local leadership look like in practice — and where is it actually happening? Join us on 7 September for the launch of Issue 87 of the Humanitarian Exchange, focusing on local leadership in a changing humanitarian architecture. The launch will bring together humanitarian networks and practitioners from
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Position Paper on the Situation of Women in Syria and the Requirements for the Transitional Period
The Center for Civil Society and Democracy joined a number of Syrian feminist movements and organisations in signing a statement affirming that women’s rights and meaningful participation are essential to building a democratic state founded on equal citizenship and the rule of law. The statement calls for concrete steps to strengthen women’s political representation, reform
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AI and Technology for Peace and Recovery
How can artificial intelligence and technology support communities affected by conflict and help create pathways toward peace, recovery, and sustainable development? Technology is rapidly transforming how communities access information, communicate, organize, and respond to crises. At the same time, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain raise important questions about inclusion, accountability, access, and
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Volunteer Conversation Partners (in English or French)
Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria seeks Volunteer Conversation Partners (in English or French) About Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria (CCSD) The Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria (CCSDS) is a U.S. based 501(c)(3) registered in Rhode Island since February 2015. CCSDS and its coalition partners in the
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CCSD Participates in the First Syrian–American Business Forum in Damascus
The Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD) participated in the First Syrian–American Business Forum, held in Damascus on July 13, 2026, as part of its commitment to fostering dialogue among diverse stakeholders and supporting spaces that bring together civil society, the private sector, and other actors to discuss issues related to development, recovery, and
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