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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreOn 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
Read MoreSpace for Collaboration has brought together diverse groups of Syrian women activists from various local, national, and international backgrounds over the years. They have consistently agreed to coordinate and collaborate on all issues concerning Syrians, both men and women. The first “Space for Collaboration” conference, held in August 2014, gathered 30 Syrian women from different
Read MoreThe undersigned organizations call for prioritizing the protection of civilians and addressing the root causes that led to the recent conflict On 27 August 2023, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced in a statement published on their official website the launch of Operation “Security Reinforcement” in areas they control in Deir Ezzor province. The statement
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