A civic dialogue space for responsible public discussion
Talaqi Political Salon is a civic dialogue space hosted by Talaqi Center for Dialogue and Civic Encounter, established and managed by Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA.
About Talaqi Political Salon
Talaqi Political Salon is a civic dialogue space designed for people in Aleppo who are interested in public affairs, political participation, civic engagement, and responsible dialogue across different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
The Salon is built on the belief that political life is shaped not only through formal institutions, but also through civic spaces where people can listen to one another, discuss common concerns, understand differences, and search for possible common ground around issues of public interest.
In the current Syrian and Aleppine context, there is a clear need for calm, responsible, and inclusive spaces where urgent public issues can be discussed without accusation, exclusion, polarization, or hate speech. The Salon is not a partisan, electoral, or promotional platform. It is a civic space for public discussion, political learning, trust-building, and responsible participation.
Salon Principles
Talaqi Political Salon is built on a set of principles that protect the quality of dialogue and ensure a safe, inclusive environment for everyone.
Apply for Membership
Talaqi Center invites interested individuals to apply for membership in Talaqi Political Salon. The information provided will be used to review applications, communicate with applicants, organize Salon sessions, issue membership numbers, and manage communication channels for approved members.
Application Review and Membership Number
If the application is approved, the applicant will receive a Talaqi Political Salon membership number by email.
Approved members may later be added to a dedicated communication channel for proposing discussion topics, exchanging ideas, voting on priority issues, and coordinating participation in upcoming sessions.
Commitment to the Code of Conduct
Participation in Talaqi Political Salon is based on respect for civic dialogue, responsible political language, diversity, privacy, and the dignity of all participants.
Members and participants are expected to avoid hate speech, incitement, exclusion, intimidation, personal attacks, or any form of discrimination.
Chatham House Rule
The Salon may apply the Chatham House Rule in selected sessions. Participants may use the ideas and general information discussed during the session, but may not reveal the identity or affiliation of the speaker, nor attribute specific views to any person or organization without explicit permission.
Important Notice
By submitting the membership application, the applicant confirms that the information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge and agrees that Talaqi Center may use the submitted information for membership review, communication, session coordination, documentation, follow-up, and related administrative purposes.
Applicants are responsible for providing an accurate and active email address and for regularly checking their inbox, including spam or junk folders, to avoid missing membership updates or participation instructions.
Before Submitting the Application
Applicants are encouraged to review the Salon’s Code of Conduct, Talaqi Center Privacy Policy, and the Terms and Conditions related to participation and use of the center’s spaces.
Talaqi Political Salon Activities
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Talaqi Political Salon Videos
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