As part of efforts to promote a culture of national dialogue and strengthen the principles of justice and accountability, Mr. Yahya Al-Amouri, the Commissioner of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) in Syria, organized a cultural symposium titled “Transitional Justice: The Philosophy of Change Between Accountability and Reconciliation”. The event took place in the city of Salamiyah, Hama Governorate, and was attended by human rights activists, civil society representatives, local dignitaries, and youth engaged in Syria’s democratic transformation and societal reconciliation.

The symposium delved into the concept of transitional justice as a key tool for rebuilding post-conflict societies. The discussion focused on essential elements of transitional justice, such as truth-seeking, reparations, and institutional reform. These mechanisms were discussed in the context of Syria’s unique situation, while also drawing from the experiences of other countries that have undergone similar processes.

In his speech, Mr. Al-Amouri emphasized that transitional justice is not merely about holding perpetrators accountable but also about building trust among Syrians. He stressed the need to find a delicate balance between justice and reconciliation to ensure a shared future based on human dignity and the rule of law.

The symposium also provided an opportunity to discuss key mechanisms such as truth-seeking, reparations, and institutional reform – critical pillars of transitional justice – highlighting the importance of learning from other countries’ experiences, while not neglecting Syria’s unique context.

The event was positively received by participants, who emphasized the importance of involving all segments of Syrian society in such dialogue to achieve fair and inclusive solutions.

Reporter: Ahmed Mowas
IHRC Press Journalist
IHRC – Syria

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Mr. Ahmed Mawas, a delegate from the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) in Northern Syria, was assigned a field visit to Pediatric and Gynecological Cancer Patients in Idlib Hospitals

During the visit, patients and doctors expressed their challenges due to a lack of medicines, appropriate treatment, and the lack of medical capabilities, and laboratory equipment.

The Delegation of the Syrian Center for Human Rights also met with the Director of the University Hospital where Mr. Ahmed Mawas conveyed the solidarity of the International Human Rights Commission led by Prof. h.c. Rafal Marcin Wasik with patients and doctors while submitting their complaints to international organizations for urgent intervention.

“We at IHRC Syria, are appealing to all international organizations, the United Nations, Turkey, and health organizations to provide medicines and special equipment for early examination of cancer diseases quickly and open the crossings with Turkey to treat these patients”, Ahmed Mawas said.

Note that the number of patients in Northern Syria exceeds 3,000 patients, most of whom are children, and there are a large number of new cases that occur daily. The IHRC team thanked the government in Northwest Syria for its keen interest and cooperation with the team.

Reported
Mr. Mohamed Hassan

Editorial
Fidelis Onakpoma,
IHRC Editor-in-Chief Worldwide.

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