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One Year Since the International Court of Justice’s Decision
One Year Since the International Court of Justice’s Decision to Impose Provisional Measures Against the Syrian Regime for Violating the
The Newsletter of the Victim Support Project | Edition Number: 1
After 12 years of conflict in Syria, enforced disappearances are still unresolved with no serious solutions. Syrian human rights organizations
New criminal complaint filed against Syrian regime officials by relatives of victims
On 23 September 2024, the bereaved families of victims of the Syrian secret service filed a criminal complaint with the
International Criminal Justice Lawyer
Vacancy title: International Criminal Justice Lawyer Vacancy code: Lawyer-002 Workplace: Online Announcement date: 13/09/2024 Application deadline: 01/10/2024 Contract type: Consulting
Not Our Choice, But We Are Bound by Hope
Our lot is to Hope! Our ears are straining to catch the footsteps of the absent yet ever-present. It is
Professional writer supporting women’s voices
Vacancy title: Professional writer supporting women’s voices Vacancy code: Writer-001 Workplace: Online Announcement date: 28/08/2024 Application deadline: 06/09/2024 Contract type:
Coordinator of the Truth and Justice Charter Group
Job title: Coordinator of the Truth and Justice Charter Group Unit-Department: Coordination department No. of positions available: 1 Type of
English teacher/ Language center
Vacancy title: English teacher/ Language center Vacancy code: Teacher-001 Workplace: Online Announcement date: 01/07/2024 Application deadline: 07/07/2024 Contract type: Fixed
Statement on the First Anniversary of the Resolution to Establish the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in Syria
A Call to Accelerate the Implementation of the Resolution and End the Suffering of the Families of the Missing On
Statement on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
On November 16, 2023, the International Court of Justice issued its decision regarding the request for provisional measures submitted by
Job Vacancy – Psychological Support Consultant
Employer: Caesar Families Association Vacancy code: PSY003 Place of work: Online Unit-Department: Communication department No. of positions available: 2 Type
A Demonstration In Support of the Justice Path
A Demonstration In Support of the Justice Path With the beginning of the trial of the Dabbagh case, where -for
Syrian regime has been arresting refugees who have been forcibly repatriated from Lebanon
The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) revealed in its latest monthly report that no fewer than 98 cases of
Statement following the issuance of the Secretary-General’s report on “Implementation of the resolution on the establishment of the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic”
The Secretary-General of the United Nations issued report number A/78/627, entitled “Implementation of the Resolution Concerning the Establishment of the
Pursuing Accountability in Syria: The Application of the Convention against Torture Case before the International Court of Justice
In September 2020, the Netherlands invoked Syria’s responsibility for human rights violations committed during more than a decade of conflict
Executive summary of the International Court of Justice and its formal and substantive jurisdiction in the Syrian case
What is The Hague Court, or the International Court of Justice? The International Court of Justice, as stated in
Civil society letter – Syria missing persons institution – SIGNATORIES
Civil Society Organizations Urge UN Member States to Vote in Favor of Independent Institution on Missing Persons in Syria At
Where are they?! State terrorism will not happen again
This was the title of the silent march in which thousands of people took to the streets of Montevideo to
Syrian families and human rights groups call for release of 135,000 still detained as US court opens landmark case into Syrian-state torture
Syrian families and human rights groups call for release of 135,000 still detained as US court opens landmark case into
A civil suit was filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia against the government of Syria
A civil suit was filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia against the government of Syria
TORTURE IN SYRIAN DETENTION CENTERS
In 2011, inspired by the “Arab Spring” spreading across the Middle East, mass civilian protests erupted in Syria calling for democratic
Les Familles Syriennes Invitent les Etats Membres de l’ONU à Soutenir l’Institution pour les Disparus de Force.
Nous, survivants, survivantes et familles des plus de 100,000 Syriens et Syriennes disparus de force depuis 2011, estimons que la
Las familias sirias instan a los Estados miembros de la ONU a apoyar la Instituciónpara las Personas Desaparecidas.
Nosotros, los supervivientes y familiares más de 100.000 sirios desaparecidos forzosamente desde 2011, creemos que la búsqueda de los desaparecidos
Syrian Families Urge UN Member States Support for Missing Persons Institution.
We, the survivors and families of the more than 100,000 Syrians who have been forcibly disappeared since 2011, regard the
OPCW Releases Third Report by Investigation and Identification TeamReasonable grounds to identify Syrian Arab Air Forces as perpetrators of 2018 Douma chemical attack
The Hague, Netherlands—27 January 2023—The OPCW Investigation and Identification Team (IIT)’s third report concludes that there are reasonable grounds to believe that
The Secretary-General met with (Representatives of the Truth and Justice) Charter Group on Syria yesterday.
The Secretary-General met with (Representatives of the Truth and Justice) Charter Group on Syria yesterday. He expressed his admiration for
President of (CFA), Mrs. (Maryam Hallaq), participated in the twenty-fourth forum of the European Union and non-governmental organizations on human rights, which was held on December 14 and 15, 2022 in Brussels / Belgium.
President of (CFA), Mrs. (Maryam Hallaq), participated in the twenty-fourth forum of the European Union and non-governmental organizations on human
STATEMENT BY SYRIAN VICTIMS’ GROUPS REGARDING THE REPORT RELEASED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-GENERAL, ON MISSING PEOPLE IN SYRIA
The United Nations Secretary-General has conducted a study on “how to bolster efforts, including through existing measures and mechanisms, to
THE GUIDELINES FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF VICTIMS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANISM FOR THE DISAPPEARED IN SYRIA
The following guidelines aim to consolidate the right to the participation of victims and their families in the search for
POSITION PAPER: AN INTERNATIONAL MECHANISM FOR CONFRONTING THE CRISIS OF DETENTION AND ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE IN SYRIA
The following position paper was prepared by ten associations and organizations representing families of victims and survivors of detention and
PRESS RELEASE: SYRIANS TO STAGE PROTEST FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE – 22 JUNE, THE HAGUE
22 June 2022, The Hague: Syrian survivors, families of victims, and other activists in The Netherlands will stage a demonstration against
SYRIAN ORGANIZATIONS REITERATE SUPPORT FOR A MISSING PERSONS MECHANISM
The undersigned organizations, representing a diverse collection of Syrian civil society, want to reiterate our unified support for an independent,
13 MAY REPORT| “PRISON WITHOUT BARS” 22 FACES OF CAESAR’S PHOTOS… AND THE TRAGEDY CONTINUES
Today we share with you the report “Prison Without Bars”, which is the fruit of cooperation between the Syrian Center
VOLUNTEERING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
VOLUNTEERING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Vacancy code/ Stellencode: 015VOL Application deadline/ Bewerbungsschluss: The vacancy is open throughout the year Announcement date/ Datum der
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT- PROGRAM MANAGER
Vacancy code/ Stellencode: PM002 Application deadline/ Bewerbungsschluss: Until 29/05/2022 Announcement date/ Datum der Bekanntmachung:20/05/2022 Place of work/ Arbeitsplatz: Online Employer/Arbeitgeber*in: Caesars
STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE FAMILIES OF DETAINEES IN SYRIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE
Peace Palace,The Hague Each year on June 26, we observe the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
19 NOV JOINT STATEMENT: REGARDING THE RETURN OF COOPERATION BETWEEN INTERPOL AND THE SYRIAN REGIME GOVERNMENT.
the Association of Caesar Families signed a joint statement with a group of Syrian human rights organizations, the statement came
15 NOV ANOTHER STEP ON THE PATH OF TRUTH AND JUSTICE: SIGNING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL, IMPARTIAL AND INDEPENDENT MECHANISM
In a step to support the course of truth and justice, and to approach the efforts of the Association of Caesar
09 NOV THE UN HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IS CALLING FOR AN INTERNATIONAL MANDATE TO CLARIFY THE FATE OF THE DETAINEES.
Support has recently risen in the United Nations for the voices of the families of the victims in their demands
20 OCT THE MEETING OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE, THE SIXTH ROUND, AND THE FATE OF THE DETAINEES.
On October 18, the constitution negotiating committee began its work and will meet “for the first time”, as Pederson described
27 OCT A MEETING OF A GROUP OF HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE TITLE: ADVANCING THE ISSUE OF DETAINEES AND ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL OF US
A group of victims’ associations and human rights groups interested in the fate of the detainees met last week, entitled
04 NOV THE RAISE OF THE PEOPLE COURT BY THREE ORGANISATION, A SYRIAN IS ONE OF THEM.
A group of international organizations launched the “People’s Court” on Tuesday, to hold accountable the killers of three journalists, one
10 FEB THE TRUTH AND JUSTICE CHARTER BY SYRIAN VICTIMS AND FAMILY MEMBERS
THE TRUTH AND JUSTICE CHARTER: A COMMON VISION ON THE QUESTION OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE AND ARBITRARY DETENTION IN SYRIA BY
21 SEP IN THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE.
Today, the third Tuesday of September happens to be the day UN named in 1981 as International Day Of Peace,
05 FEB JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – FINANCIAL\HR OFFICER
Application deadline: 15 February 2021 Date to launch announcement: 4 February 2021 Place of work: Berlin or Online Employer: Caesar Families Association Financial\HR Officer: Job
02 FEB TRUTH AND JUSTICE CHARTER – SYRIA
Ta’afi, the Caesar Families Association, the Coalition of Families of persons kidnapped by ISIS (Massar), Families for Freedom, and the
30 OCT HUNGER STRIKE BEFORE THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY IN BERLIN FOR JUSTICE
Icchiku Yamada has started a hunger strike before the Russian Embassy in Berlin, demanding justice for victims of detention in
23 SEP SYRIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS WELCOME THE DUTCH GOVERNMENT’S DECISION
Press Release A group of 42 Syrian civil society organizations welcome the Dutch government’s decision to hold the Syrian authorities
17 OCT A MEMBER OF THE CAESAR FAMILIES ASSOCIATION IS THREATENED TO BE DEPORTED AFTER RECENT DECISIONS IN DENMARK
The Violation Documentation Center of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Speech has released this Thursday a statement
22 AUG CFA ACTIVITY IN AUSTRIA
Mrs Mariam Alhallak represented the Caesar Families Association at the Caesar Photos Exhibition, at the official invitation of the Austrian Coordination to
01 JUL SOLIDARITY STAND IN FRONT OF KOBLENZ COURT
In front of the German court of Koblenz, where the trial of two former officials of the Syrian regime’s security
11 AUG STUDY OF “FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS OF DISAPPEARED AND MISSING PERSONS: LESSONS FROM LATIN AMERICA AND BEYOND”
We’re not the first who Forming victim bond groups, we’ve been preceded by several countries like us, suffered from dictatorship
SYRIANS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ACCESS AND FOLLOW THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ‘AL-KHATIB’ TRIAL IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE
Press Release Paris – August 14, 2020 The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM), Caesar Families Association
CAESAR FAMILIES ASSOCIATION STATEMENT ADDRESSED TO THE FOURTH BRUSSELS CONFERENCE
The European Union and the United Nations co-held the fourth Brussels Donors International Conference online supporting the future of Syria,
07 APR ON WORLD HEALTH DAY 7 APRIL 2020
After nine years of politicizing and weaponizing health and health services in Syria, the response to the Corona pandemic must
26 MAR SERIOUS CONCERN ABOUT HEALTH CONDITIONS IN DETENTION CENTERS
Fears of a COVID-19 Pandemic in Syrian Detention Centers The conditions of incarceration in the detention facilities of the Syrian
04 FEB SCREAMS OF TORTURE IN PARIS
Paris, the city of lights witnessed a bold step from the Caesar Families Association (CFA) which stepped into the city
13 MAR RETURN
Is the dream turned into a nightmare! The Organization of (Saiedat Syria), in cooperation with the German Society of
24 FEB CAESAR AND ASPIRING HOPES
Caesar’s Law is a serious step towards justice pathway After years of hard work, done by a group of Syrian
29 SEP MARCHING TOWARDS JUSTICE
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) organized an event on the side of the thirty-ninth session
21 JAN FOUNDING MEETING
Lamentations are not sufficient. A human often does not find words to express their sorrow for those loved ones who
13 SEP TRUTH AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN SYRIA
In Geneva, in the Palais des Nation, a public event was launched on the side of the forty-second session of
SYRIAN WAR CRIMINAL JAILING “BITTERSWEET” FOR VICTIMS, SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES – STATEMENT
Syrian war criminal jailing “bittersweet” for victims, survivors, and families – statement A statement by five associations of Syrian victims,
OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BIDEN FROM SYRIAN HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATIONS, AFTER ONE YEAR IN OFFICE
5 steps that Biden must take to show that the US is still committed to protecting human rights in Syria
GREENFIELD: ASSAD REGIME’S VIOLATIONS, PARTICULARLY ARBITRARY DETENTION AND TORTURE, AFFECT EVERY SYRIAN FAMILY
“We must support the continued efforts of the international authorities to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in Syria within their
NEW YORK TIMES: MASS GRAVES IN SYRIA MAY CARRY EVIDENCE OF WAR CRIMES
The New York Times published an article entitled “ Mass graves identified in Syria, which may carry evidence of war crimes,” by
SIDE EVENT – SIXTH BRUSSELS CONFERENCE: THE MANIFOLD IMPACTS OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE IN SYRIA
The Association of Ceaser Families will participate in the side event 4th of May of this month, the event held
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Truth and Justice Charter (TJC) group seeks to carry out a promotion campaign with the aim of pressing towards raising the
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – DOCUMENTATION OFFICER
Vacancy code/ Stellencode: DO004 Application deadline/ Bewerbungsschluss: 15/05/2022 Announcement date/ Datum der Bekanntmachung: 04/05/2022 Place of work/ Arbeitsplatz: Online
CALL FOR PROPOSALS- EXTENSION
Due to the technical problems we have encountered in receiving quotations, we are here reposting the announcement to allow interested
PRISON WITHOUT BARS: A NEW REPORT ON THE CAESAR PHOTOGRAPHS AND THEIR PRESENT IMPACT ON THE VICTIMS FAMILIES IN SYRIA
Press Release Berlin/Paris, May 2022. Eight years after the Caesar photographs appeared, the photographs have been deemed the “crime