MSDThe Women’s Office of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) held on Monday, May 13, a meeting with representatives from women’s organizations and political parties in the city of Qamishli. The meeting aimed to discuss political developments and issues related to women.
Janda Muhammad, Deputy of the SDC’s Co-chairs, as well as members of the Women’s Office and Relations Office, along with women representatives from women’s organizations and political parties attended the meeting.
The participants in the meeting observed a minute of silence to remember the martyrs of freedom in Syria. The meeting’s agenda included discussions on political developments and their implications for the region’s future.
Muhammad also addressed the latest political developments and changes in Syria, particularly those affecting northeastern regions of Syria.
She emphasized the importance of achieving women’s unity and ensuring their crucial role in the political process, given the challenging circumstances the region is experiencing. Despite more than a decade has passed of the Syrian crisis, there are still no prospects for any solution.
She noted that the SDC discusses common themes with various Syrian political powers to collectively come up with a comprehensive national political solution. They believe that the solution can only be achieved through a Syrian consensus.
During the meeting, women participants emphasized that international interventions regarding Syrian affairs have become obstacles and challenges to the aspirations of the Syrian people. They stressed the importance of unifying political visions and the Syrian women’s voices to reach a solution that would end the Syrian crisis.
The women participants considered that the SDC’s project which addresses national issues as the only hope for Syrians to overcome their ongoing hardships.
The meeting continued its agenda by assessing the situation of Syrian women, identifying challenges that hinder women’s progress, and exploring ways to address them.
In conclusion, the participants reviewed proposed initiatives, joint work programs and plans to develop the empowering of women across all fields. They agreed to hold regular meetings with women’s organizations and political parties every two months.
