Statement of Kurdistan Women Union - Syria on the fall of the Syrian regime
In the name of God and the will of free peoples
Today, history marks a decisive moment in the journey of Syria and its peoples with the fall of the Assad regime, which symbolized oppression and tyranny for decades. This regime plunged the country into a dark tunnel of violations and deprivation, turning dreams into pain and the future into a nightmare. Its collapse is not just the end of an era, but the beginning of a new phase that lays the foundation for redefining a just and inclusive state.
On this historic occasion, we congratulate the great Syrian people on their monumental victory, achieved through immense sacrifices and unwavering determination to resist tyranny.
As the Union of Kurdish Women, we welcome this transformative event by emphasizing that freedom is not the end but the beginning. True freedom requires building solid foundations for a modern, civil state based on justice, equality and respect for human dignity. The Syria we envision is a nation where human rights are upheld, ethnic and cultural diversity is respected, and the aspirations of the Kurdish people are realized within a democratic and pluralistic framework that ensures justice and equality.
The aspirations of the Kurdish people include the right to self-rule or federalism that secures their cultural, political and economic rights within the framework of a unified Syrian state.
The fall of the regime carries with it an important responsibility for national and civil forces to prevent the re-emergence of tyranny in any form. Building Syria's future requires the active participation of women, not only as symbols of resilience, but as essential partners in decision-making and in rebuilding a society ravaged by years of oppression and destruction. We therefore call for the fair representation of women in all structures of power and their active role in shaping national policies.
Today we reaffirm that the sacrifices of Syrians will not be in vain. The suffering of Syrian women, especially Kurdish women, must serve as a foundation for a more just future. History can't be complete without guaranteeing everyone's right to participate and recognizing the right of peoples to self-determination, free from exclusion or marginalization. Efforts must also focus on building bridges of reconciliation among Syria's diverse communities, ensuring equality and opportunity for all.
We call on all political and civil parties to work together to turn this autumn into a historic opportunity to build a new Syria that is inclusive and puts an end to the tragic chapters of past generations. To this end, we stress the need for participatory policies that guarantee the rights of all Syrians and pave the way for a new era of national dialogue and reconciliation.
Long live the great Syrian people and long live a free and democratic Syria.
Glory to the martyrs and to freedom and dignity.
Kurdistan Women Union - Syria
8th December 2024
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