No Common Cause

Division and Influencing Factors of Syrian Civil Society Organizations

About 

This research report was commissioned by Baytna; an NGO based in Brussels that offers training to Syrian civil society organizations and promotes human rights, accountability, inclusivity, and civil liberties.  Our experts participated in research, which was delivered by LINUM – a partner organization to LUGARIT.  

Summary

This research analyzes the current state of Syrian civil society organizations (CSOs), how they interact, and what keeps them divided. It also gives suggestions for overcoming these divides for the betterment of all Syrians. Specifically, we aim to answer three fundamental questions: 


To answer these questions, we conducted semi-structured interviews with civil society actors operating in the three main areas of Syria, government-held areas (GHAs), opposition-held areas (OHAs), and areas under the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), as well as those operating outside Syria. 


The findings of the research are as follows:


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Date

April 2023


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