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Voices for Change: Negotiations for an Inclusive Political Transition
November 20, 2025 Our Voices for Change series closes this year with a timely and thought-provoking discussion on Negotiations for an Inclusive Political Transition, bringing together leading voices in peacebuilding and women’s leadership. This session will explore how inclusive peace processes can pave the way for sustainable democracy and justice in Syria and beyond. Our
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New Position Paper: Protecting Children from Early Marriage
Early marriage remains one of the most pressing challenges facing Syrian children, with devastating social and psychological consequences that undermine their rights, education, and future opportunities. This position paper, developed by Space for Collaboration, sheds light on the scale and impact of early marriage in Syria and presents concrete recommendations for action. It calls for
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Empowering Syrian Women: A Call for Inclusive Peacebuilding
Marking the 25th anniversary of Resolution 1325, the Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD) co-sponsored the high-level session titled “Towards Equality, Justice, and Democracy,” held on October 28, 2025. The event was organized by the Syrian Women’s Political Movement and hosted by UN Women, with co-sponsorship from the Permanent Missions of Canada, Denmark, the
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Open Statement to the United Nations Security Council on behalf of Women Peacebuilders Marking 25 Years of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda
The Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD) reaffirms its commitment to supporting the voices of women peacebuilders by joining the Open Statement to the United Nations Security Council, marking 25 years since the launch of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda. By endorsing this statement, CCSD stands with women who continue to lead peacebuilding
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CCSD Joins Global Call to Defend the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
The Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD) is proud to stand in solidarity with more than 660 civil society organizations from 106 countries in signing the 2025 Open Letter to Permanent Representatives to the United Nations ahead of the annual UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) held on October
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Voices for Change: The Rule of Law in Political Transition
The Voices for Change series continues this October with a timely and critical discussion on The Rule of Law during Political Transition. In contexts marked by conflict and authoritarianism, moments of political transition often determine whether societies move toward stability, justice, and democracy—or fall back into cycles of repression and instability. This session will explore
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