Why Listening to Victims Matters Now More Than Ever Syria stands at a historic turning point. After more than fourteen years of conflict, the country has entered a transitional period in which decisions taken today will shape justice, governance, and social cohesion for generations to come. National institutions responsible for transitional justice and addressing the…
Organized by Global Harmony Foundation in partnership with DT Institute, the session created a structured space for direct exchange between stakeholders on key pillars of transitional justice, including truth-seeking, accountability, reparations, and institutional reform. Held at the Cultural Center in #Darayya, the discussion highlighted both the urgency and complexity of building inclusive, locally grounded approaches…
Global Harmony Foundation (GHF), in partnership with DT Institute, is proud to announce the launch of BRIDGE a survivor-centered initiative designed to ensure that victims and survivors are not passive recipients, but active architects of Syria’s transitional justice process. Syria stands at a critical crossroads. New accountability institutions are being established. A national transitional justice…
Global Harmony Foundation joins 60 Syrian and international civil society and survivor-led organizations in endorsing the General Principles for Applying Justice, Truth, and Remedy in Syria. This first edition of the General Principles (August 2025) marks an important milestone in shaping a shared vision for a future Syria built on justice, truth, accountability, and the…
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…
In Northeast Syria, over 39,000 people remain in al-Hawl and Roj camps, with the majority being women and children. Many individuals are reportedly linked to ISIS, while others have been caught in the conflict, facing legal uncertainties and lacking access to adequate protection and services. The situation is particularly dire for the 24,000 children living…
