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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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CCSD’s 2022–2024 Impact Report
We’re proud to share CCSD’s 2022–2024 Impact Report, highlighting the strides we’ve made toward our strategic goals over the past two years. The report showcases our efforts to amplify Syrian voices, strengthen civil society, and act as a convener and connector to foster learning within—and from—conflict-affected contexts. It reflects our ongoing commitment to locally led
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Syrian Democracy and Peace Week (September 15–21, 2025)
As we kick off the 2nd annual Syrian Democracy and Peace Week (September 15–21, 2025), we reaffirm our commitment to advancing the role of Syrian civil society in shaping a pluralistic democratic Syria rooted in human rights, peace, and justice. This week aims to strengthen collective efforts toward an inclusive transition and raise awareness about
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