Thinking about the Syrian crisis does not mean just talking about the conflict right now, but also what will happen “the day after.” The war has caused hundreds of thousands of victims, along with millions of internally displaced persons and refugees. When the violence eventually comes to an end and the country’s reconstruction begins, the Syrian people will need new skills to help the transition process move forward.
In June 2014, the European Union launched the Tahdir Initiative (“tahdir” meaning “preparation” in Arabic) with the general objective of supporting committed Syrians in different arenas with the process of transition towards a peaceful, democratic, inclusive new Syria. Tahdir consists of educational programs, professional internships, skill-building seminars, non-academic scholarships and travel for study. At this first presentation, the highlight will be placed on the role of women and the drafting of an inclusive constitution.
This conference will include the participation of Ibrahim Draji, a professor of International Law and an expert with the UNHCR; Daad Mousa, a women’s rights lawyer and civil activist; Lilian Salas-French, co-president of the Euromed Feminist Initiative; Santiago Robles, Representative of the EU Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, which forms part of the European Foreign Action Service.