On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The United Nations General Assembly designated November 25 as the “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women” (Resolution 54/134) to raise awareness about the scale of problems women face worldwide, such as rape, domestic violence, and other forms of violence.
The Syrian Future Movement supports the UN’s efforts to empower women and achieve gender equality.
The Syrian Future Movement calls for overcoming violence in all twelve critical areas of concern outlined in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
The Syrian Future Movement reaffirms its absolute solidarity with Syrian women who have been subjected to the most heinous forms of violence and violations since the outbreak of the Syrian revolution in 2011.
The Syrian Future Movement considers that Syrian women, as half of society, bear a heavy price of war and conflict, facing domestic violence, sexual violence, arbitrary detention, displacement, and deprivation of basic rights.
The Syrian Future Movement urges the international community to assume its responsibilities toward Syrian women and provide the necessary support.
The Syrian Future Movement calls for providing international protection through the establishment of safe zones, civilian protection, and urgent humanitarian assistance.
The Syrian Future Movement demands accountability for perpetrators of crimes against humanity and war crimes targeting women and children.
The Syrian Future Movement stresses the need to support civil society organizations working to protect women’s rights and enhance their role in society.
The Syrian Future Movement underscores the importance of including the issue of Syrian women in all political negotiations and future solutions for Syria.
The Syrian Future Movement reaffirms that achieving peace and stability in Syria is closely linked to ensuring women’s rights and empowerment.
The Syrian Future Movement calls on all stakeholders in the Syrian crisis to respect women’s rights and ensure their full protection.
