Commemorating the Chemical Massacre: 12 Years On

On 22 August 2025, Madaniya hosted a joint memorial event organised by the Association of Chemical Attack Victims, the Women's Support and Empowerment Centre, and the Anbar Community Centre, marking the twelfth anniversary of the chemical massacre committed by the former regime in Eastern and Western Ghouta in August 2013.

The event included a silent vigil in honour of the victims, the screening of archival footage and first-hand testimonies from survivors and families of the deceased and injured, as well as a photo exhibition presenting legal and forensic evidence related to the attack. The space also offered room for powerful contributions from attendees, who collectively emphasised the urgent need for justice, accountability, and sustained support for victims' families and survivors.

The memorial underscored the deep psychological scars left by the massacre and the continued call for international action to hold perpetrators accountable. It also served as a reminder that memory, justice, and truth remain essential pillars for any meaningful path forward in Syria.