Author: Tarek Akid

As Syria begins to heal from years of conflict, rebuilding is not just about restoring infrastructure—it’s about restoring trust, dignity, and hope within communities. Social cohesion and transitional justice are at the heart of this process, laying the foundation for a peaceful and inclusive future. 🔹 Social Cohesion: Reconnecting communities divided by conflict is essential…

The direct violence inflicted by the Assad regime in Syria did not exist in isolation; it may fuel cultural and structural violence, reinforcing cycles of oppression and injustice. As Johan Galtung highlighted, different forms of violence are deeply interconnected. Ignoring this reality risks allowing structural injustices to persist long after the physical violence subsides. There…