Free Syria and What's Next

Join Nonviolence International on Thursday, December 19, 11:00 AM EST, for a special webinar that delves into the future of a free Syria in a post-regime era. The fall of the Assad regime on December 8, 2024, is of historic significance: it marks the end of more than half a century of authoritarian oppression, during which countless thousands of Syrians were disappeared, tortured, or killed by their own government.

Since 2011, and as part of the Arab Spring movements, Syrians have experienced both nonviolent and armed resistance. Upwards of 400,000 civilians were killed; millions of others were internally displaced or became refugees. Today, with liberation from the Assad regime, the future of Syria is hopeful but unclear as the transition period begins.  Outside governments continue to interfere in Syria's affairs with sanctions, troops, attacks, and weaponry. Join our Syrian nonviolent activists as we talk about our experiences, hopes and plans.  

The event will be hosted by NVI Co-Directors, Michael Beer and Sami Awad. Our speakers include myself, NVI Board Chair, Rafif Jouejati, co-founder of FREE Syria, and the principal architect of the Syrian Freedom Charter project. From Sweida, Syria, we will be joined by Noura Salam. Noura is a field coordinator and content creator at Baytna, and also a member of the Syrian Women’s Political Movement. We will share thoughts on rebuilding the nation, fostering reconciliation, unity, and justice. This discussion will shed light on the paths to recovery and the steps needed to ensure sustainable stability, dignity, and hope for millions of Syrians.

We hope you will leave the call with a clearer idea as to how you, as part of the global family committed to peace and justice, can contribute to Syria’s bright future. 

Don’t miss out—register now to be part of this important conversation!

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