The Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD) announces the launch of Syrian Democracy and Peace Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness about achieving democracy, peace, and justice in Syria. September 15, the International Day of Democracy, marks the launch of Syrian Democracy and Peace Week. This campaign will run from September 15 through
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Background and Objective: The Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria (CCSDS) strives for a strong and independent civil society that enables all Syrians to participate in democracy, achieve sustainable peace, and enjoy their full rights and freedoms. We advance peace and justice in Syria. CCSDS is looking for professional and knowledgeable actors (an
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The Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria (based in the USA) seeks a qualified candidate for a part-time position that will become a full-time position within six months. Finance and Administration Director The Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria (CCSDS) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organization. CCSDS raises awareness of the benefits
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On March 16, 2011, the Syrian civil movement activists organized a sit-in in the Syrian capital, Damascus, demanding the release of thousands of prisoners of conscience and rejecting the policies of repression and abuse asserted by the Syrian regime and its security services. The sit-in inspired hundreds of thousands of Syrian women and men to
Read MoreCenter for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD) issued the following statement on August 29, 2023: In the last six months, the lives of many people in Syria and Türkiye have been deeply affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria starting on February 6th, 2023. Marwa, 40 years old, is an internally displaced
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Over the years, the Space for Collaboration has brought together diverse groups of active Syrian women from local, national, and international tracks, united by the goal of coordinating and collaborating on issues affecting Syrians in a continuous and sustainable way. Conference Timeline: 1st Conference (August 2014) 30 Syrian women from various regions gathered to exchange
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