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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