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RASD-Syria is a national initiative advancing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in Syria’s evolving governance landscape....

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To strengthen Syria’s recovery through peacebuilding, accountable governance, and inclusive economic growth — fostering trust, participation, and access to essential services and restored infrastructure, with women and youth leading lasting change.

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A peaceful, inclusive, and resilient Syria where empowered communities lead recovery, uphold accountability, and shape a just and stable future

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Protection, Recovery & Reintegration
Current • Syria

Protection, Recovery & Reintegration

Protection, Recovery & Reintegration




Community-based interventions supporting safe, dignified, and sustainable return, while strengthening protection, services, and social cohesion across Syria.

Overview

The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU), in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), implements integrated, community-based interventions to support the safe, dignified, and sustainable return of displaced populations across Syria. The program focuses on strengthening protection, providing essential services, and supporting economic reintegration through legal assistance, prevention of gender-based violence, child protection, psychosocial support, and community engagement.

Approach

These interventions are delivered through a network of community centers, mobile teams, and local volunteers, ensuring inclusive and accountable access to services for returnees, internally displaced persons, and host communities. This approach contributes to strengthening social cohesion and promoting local stability.

  • Community-based service delivery through centers, mobile teams, and volunteers
  • Legal aid, protection services, and psychosocial support
  • Support for economic reintegration and livelihoods

Emergency Response

SSU leads an emergency response in Akurhan Camp following the transfer of families from Al-Hol Camp, providing life-saving assistance including hot meals, ready-to-eat food baskets, water trucking, and waste management services. This ensures continuity of essential services during critical displacement phases.

Integration

The integration between emergency response and long-term recovery programs enhances resilience and supports sustainable solutions in line with international humanitarian standards.

Caravan of Hope

Under the “Caravan of Hope” initiative, SSU coordinated the return of dozens of families from Al-Hol Camp to their communities of origin across several Syrian governorates, providing legal and livelihood support alongside post-return follow-up to ensure sustainable reintegration.

Impact

The program delivered integrated protection and support services to thousands of beneficiaries, including around 4,000 people through emergency response interventions, while improving equitable access to services, strengthening social cohesion, and enabling sustainable return and reintegration pathways.

Peace Ambassadors Project – Empowering Women for National Reconciliation
Current • Syria

Peace Ambassadors Project – Empowering Women for National Reconciliation

Overview The Peace Ambassadors Project is a flagship women-led initiative advancing reconciliation and social cohesion in post-conflict Syria. It empowers women as key actors in peacebuilding by equipping them with the skills, platforms, and networks needed to lead dialogue, mediation, and community initiatives that foster unity and mutual trust. Approach Implemented across Northern, Coastal, and Southern Syria, the project engages women through structured dialogue sessions, intensive training in conflict resolution and negotiation, and community-based reconciliation initiatives. Trained Peace Ambassadors facilitate local “Roundtable Dialogues,” bridging divides between diverse communities and promoting inclusive participation in shaping Syria’s future. A national reference document on women’s role in reconciliation and peacebuilding is being developed to guide future policy and practice. Impact The initiative contributes to rebuilding Syria’s social fabric by amplifying women’s voices and leadership in peace processes. By combining capacity-building, dialogue, and local action, Peace Ambassadors creates lasting pathways for inclusion, reconciliation, and community resilience — positioning women at the center of Syria’s national recovery and peacebuilding journey.
Green Works Aleppo – Creating Decent Jobs through Urban Recovery
Current • Aleppo

Green Works Aleppo – Creating Decent Jobs through Urban Recovery

Green Works – Aleppo




An employment-intensive initiative combining urban rehabilitation with immediate job creation for vulnerable communities in Aleppo.

Overview

Green Works Aleppo is an employment-intensive initiative that combines urban rehabilitation with immediate job creation for vulnerable communities in Aleppo. Implemented in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the project contributes to the city’s economic and social recovery by restoring essential infrastructure while providing short-term employment, vocational training, and livelihood opportunities for returnees, youth, and women.

Approach

The project applies the ILO’s Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) model, using local labor and environmentally sustainable techniques to rehabilitate streets, drainage, and public spaces in the Qadi Askar neighborhood.

  • Use of local labor and environmentally responsible construction methods
  • Capacity building for municipal teams and local contractors
  • On-the-job training in construction, waste management, and green practices

Impact

Green Works Aleppo delivers dual benefits by improving living conditions while generating dignified livelihoods. The initiative contributes to a broader vision of green recovery for decent work across post-crisis Syrian cities.

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Meeting of Jordanian and Syrian Women Parliamentarians in Amman

Meeting of Jordanian and Syrian Women Parliamentarians in Amman

Meeting of Jordanian and Syrian Women Parliamentarians in Amman

With the generous hosting of the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa, Syrian and Jordanian women parliamentarians were invited to a dinner held alongside the training sessions organized within the framework of the “Support and Empowerment of Syrian Parliamentarians” Program.

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The program is implemented by the RASED Community Monitoring Network of the Stabilization Support Unit (SSU), in cooperation with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA).

The Jordanian capital, Amman, witnessed a series of meetings bringing together Jordanian and Syrian women parliamentarians in an atmosphere focused on dialogue, cooperation, and exchange of parliamentary experiences.

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Exchange of Experiences

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During the meetings, participants introduced themselves and exchanged experiences aimed at strengthening communication and benefiting from diverse parliamentary practices, in a way that supports women’s presence in legislative work and expands opportunities for cooperation and knowledge exchange.

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Official Meetings and Visits

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These meetings come as part of a broader tour taking place in Jordan, which includes several training sessions and official visits, most notably a meeting with the Jordanian Minister of Social Development, Ms. Wafa Bani Mustafa, in addition to meetings with several officials and the Independent Election Commission in Jordan.

The events were also attended by Ms. Hanan Balkhi, representing the Higher Committee for the Elections of the Syrian People’s Assembly.

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A Message of Support and Empowerment for Syrian Women Parliamentarians

A Message of Support and Empowerment for Syrian Women Parliamentarians


Under the patronage of the Higher Committee for the Elections of the People’s Assembly, the Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) – Rased Syria, in cooperation with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA), organized a series of specialized 5-day training workshops in Amman, Jordan.

The workshops targeted a group of Syrian women legislators, with the participation of Jordanian women parliamentarians alongside legal experts, specialists, and professionals in legislative and political affairs.

These workshops created a platform for exchanging expertise and knowledge through direct dialogue among participants, contributing to strengthening cooperation and sharing experiences in parliamentary and legislative work.

Main Workshop Themes

  • Legislation, representation, and the role of women in legislative authorities
  • Building trust, enhancing public image, and political leadership
  • Institutional strength, coalition-building, and parliamentary work
  • Advocacy and strengthening cooperation between councils and civil society
  • Identifying constitutional and legislative priorities for Syrian women

Workshop Objectives

The workshops come within the framework of joint efforts aimed at strengthening the capacities of Syrian women in legislative and political fields and supporting their active participation in building a more inclusive and just future.

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Final Conference of the “Jusoor” Project in Damascus to Promote National Participation and Trust Building

Final Conference of the “Jusoor” Project in Damascus to Promote National Participation and Trust Building

Final Conference of the “Jusoor” Project

The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) organized the final conference of the “Jusoor” project at Golden Mezzeh Hotel in Damascus. This event comes after seven months of continuous work aimed at enhancing national participation and building trust.

The event was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management, directorates, political bodies, academics, and public affairs experts.

Keynote Speakers

  • Dr. Abdul Hamid Awak – Legal Advisor at SSU
  • Dr. Abdul Razzaq Al-Hussein – Advisor to the Minister of Justice
  • Mr. Ali Al-Hamad – Director of Public Relations at the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment
  • Mr. Abdul Moneim Al-Hout – Director of Internal Audit at the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment
  • Dr. Zaidoun Al-Zoubi

Project Activities and Outcomes

The conference marked the culmination of extensive community dialogues implemented across seven Syrian governorates: Damascus, Rural Damascus, Hama, Homs, Tartous, Latakia, and Aleppo.

SSU conducted 64 dialogue sessions and implemented 12 cultural and artistic community initiatives that reflected social cohesion and encouraged collective participation among different segments of society.

  • Promoting safe spaces for dialogue
  • Enhancing trust-building among communities
  • Supporting decentralization and administrative reform discussions
  • Encouraging legal reform and rule of law
  • Strengthening participation and collective action

Main Dialogue Themes

Discussions focused on several national priorities, including the social contract, trust-building, decentralization, administrative reform, and the rule of law.

  • The Social Contract and Trust-Building
  • Local Governance and Decentralization
  • Legal System Reform in Syria
  • Administrative Reform and Transparency

The resulting recommendations and working papers reflected local communities’ aspirations and visions for Syria’s future and will be submitted to relevant authorities to support policy development.

Conference Conclusion

The conference concluded with a strong emphasis on sustaining national dialogue and transforming the “Jusoor” project’s outcomes into actionable plans in cooperation with relevant stakeholders to achieve tangible impact.

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