Overview
On 8 May 2025, Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA participated in a physical discussion meeting in Aleppo on reparations mechanisms in Syria, held upon the invitation of Madaniya Platform and with the participation of the Global Survivors Fund. The meeting brought together 30 participants to discuss rights-based approaches to justice, reparations, and safe return in the Syrian context.

Session Focus
The discussion addressed the experiences of victims and survivors, possible local and international reparations mechanisms, and the importance of housing, land, and property rights as a central condition for safe, voluntary, and dignified return.

Key Themes

• Experiences of victims and survivors in relation to reparations.

• Local and international mechanisms for reparations in Syria.

• Housing, land, and property rights as part of safe return.

• GLOCA research findings on Syrians’ priorities related to justice and reparations.

• The role of civil society and international platforms in supporting rights and redress.

Key Outputs
The meeting contributed to developing shared recommendations on effective reparations mechanisms in Syria. It also highlighted GLOCA’s research as a reference for understanding Syrians’ priorities on justice, property rights, and return. Participants emphasized the need to integrate housing and property rights into any future return or recovery framework.

Impact
The meeting opened new coordination channels between GLOCA, Madaniya Platform, and the Global Survivors Fund, and strengthened a rights-based approach to reparations, accountability, and voluntary sustainable return.

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