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Madaniya’s Monthly Bulletin
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Dear colleagues, we hope you have had an excellent and productive start to the new year. At Madaniya, we will be sending monthly bulletins to share the latest developments within Madaniya and the Syrian Civic Space with you. Below is our bulletin for January 2024. With our best wishes, Madaniya’s team.
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Updates on Madaniya’s Work
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Internal Meetings on Madaniya’s Governance In preparation for the Board of Directors elections this year, Madaniya began 2024 with a series of meetings with member organisations to discuss the mechanisms through which Board members will be elected. The meetings included updates on developments in Madaniya and a presentation of Madaniya’s governance frameworks, such as the duration of the Board of Directors’ term, term rotation, the relationship of board members with member organisations, and the rationale behind following the current governance system. The meetings also included discussions about methods for electing and nominating board members. |
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These meetings aim to ensure the participation of Madaniya’s member organisations in designing the upcoming elections, taking into account the diversity existing within Madaniya and the Syrian civic space.
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Madaniya’s Engagement with Ongoing Events
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Preparations for National Mourning Day for Earthquake Victims in Syria As the anniversary of the devastating Earthquake that struck Syria and Türkiye in February 2023 approaches, Madaniya, is supporting member organisations in preparing various global events to commemorate the victims of the Earthquake and highlight the catastrophic impacts of it. Several member organisations are coordinating events and activities worldwide to honor the victims and rally more effective global support for the Syrian people affected by the war and Earthquake.
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Several Syrian civil society organisations also shared a statement marking one year since the Syria-Türkiye Earthquakes, calling for the localisation of aid and the increase of cross-border humanitarian operations to create a more effective response towards the affected communities in northern Syria. To read, go to the following link
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Furthermore, numerous events are scheduled to be held simultaneously around the world starting from February 5, 2024. Below is the schedule of events, their locations, and the coordinating organisations: Events on February 5, 2024: Events on February 6, 2024: Other Activities on February 6, 2024: Large-scale social media campaign Press conference in Jinderes, Syria, organised by the White Helmets Various activities in Jinderes, Syria, organised by Bahar
Upcoming Events:
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We highlight in this section the latest reports and updates issued by Syrian institutions or about Syria.
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Religious, Ethnic and Gender Identity Politics in Syria
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The Syrian Center for Policy Research has issued a significant and pioneering research paper titled "The Politicisation of Religious, Ethnic, and Gender Identities in Syria." This study, which is part of the second phase of a multifaceted research project, addresses a vital issue concerning how identity is politicised within the context of the Syrian conflict. The paper delves deeply into the sectarian, ethnic, and gender aspects of identity politics, analysing how these diverse identities have been exploited during the conflict. The analytical framework for this study was developed based on reviewed literature and contributions from the Development Policy Forum, focusing on development concepts and political economy through a participatory approach. This project is implemented in cooperation between the University of Vienna, the Research Center for Alternative Development, and the Syrian Center for Policy Research.
Click here to read the full paper: In English
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Updates about Madaniya’s Member Organisations
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In this section, we will spotlight the achievements and developments in the work of Madaniya’s member organisations
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SAMS Medical City The operational alliance, comprising the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), the Syrian Civil Defense (The White Helmets), and the Syrian Forum, has laid the foundation stone for the "SAMS Medical City" project. This initiative represents a significant leap forward in healthcare for northwest Syria, an area long affected by the ongoing war and the recent earthquake. "SAMS Medical City" will feature an Academic Hospital with 450 Beds and specialised facilities such as Oncology and Ophthalmology centres, with the aim of providing comprehensive health services to the community. This project embodies a medical, humanitarian, and educational endeavour. For more details read the article
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The National Union of Syrian Students: A Biography of Violations The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression has released an in-depth report detailing violations committed by the 'National Union of Syrian Students. Prepared by the Violations Documentation Center project, the report discusses how society has been framed and divided into systems loyal to the regime, with a particular focus on the role of the Ba'ath Party and the National Union of Syrian Students in this process. It also demonstrates how these practices have undermined university and cultural life in Syria, impacting the role of universities and the intellectual elite in society. Furthermore, the report concentrates on the approach adopted by the Syrian regime towards legitimising authoritarianism through student entities within the framework of organised violence and systematic violations
Click here to read the full report: In English
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