The Syrian Future Movement expresses its profound welcome and pride in the launch of International Human Rights Day activities for the first time in Syria, a historic national event that reflects the beginning of a new chapter in the process of building a modern Syrian state. The Syrian Future Movement views this step, witnessed in the capital Damascus with the participation of state officials and representatives of international organizations, as an official recognition that Syria is being rebuilt on a foundation of dignity, justice, and equality. It also sees it as a valuable opportunity to entrench human rights principles in all aspects of the state: from government institutions to education, the judiciary, media, socialization, and upbringing.
The Syrian Future Movement affirms that the celebration of International Human Rights Day in Syria primarily signifies the strengthening of the state’s official commitment to protecting human dignity and respecting the fundamental rights of every citizen. It also signals to citizens that the transitional phase is not merely a political change, but a comprehensive strategy for rebuilding a society based on justice, transparency, and citizenship. Furthermore, it opens a new chapter of cooperation between Syria and international human rights organizations, thus enhancing opportunities for supporting reconstruction, transitional justice, and the protection of victims and the missing.
The Syrian Future Movement calls upon the transitional government, official institutions, judicial bodies, and educational institutions to:
- Incorporate human rights principles into national legislation to guarantee the protection of civil, political, economic, and social rights.
- Strengthen civic education and the values of citizenship in curricula to cultivate generations that respect diversity, dignity, and equality.
- Guarantee the independence of the judiciary and transitional justice as a means of achieving genuine accountability and redress for victims.
- Empower civil society and non-governmental organizations to operate freely within a clear legal framework to enhance their role in monitoring the protection of rights and ensuring accountability.
- Commit to implementing the recommendations of the international community in the field of human rights, ensuring respect for the international obligations of the new Syria.
The Syrian Future Movement believes that commemorating International Human Rights Day in Syria should mark the beginning of a committed path toward state-building and restoring trust between citizens and their authorities.
The Syrian Future Movement believes that guaranteeing the rights and dignity of every individual is the true foundation for stability and development, and that success in this endeavor requires genuine national will, institutional action, and active popular participation.
