Webinar on ICMP's efforts and international law in Syria
Summary: End of activity report: The activity was carried out under the title 'ICMP Efforts and International Law in Syria'. The following objectives and outputs were achieved: Activity Outcomes: "Increase participants' awareness of the history and objectives of ICMP and its work in the Syrian context. Better understand the legal obligations related to the issue of missing persons and the importance of documenting data. Promote discussion on the importance of youth participation in the protection of human rights and contribute to data collection campaigns. Share practical recommendations to strengthen the role of civil society in supporting missing persons' issues." Pros: "Great interaction of participants with interlocutors and qualitative questions. The success of the activity in providing a clear picture of ICMP's work in Syria and abroad. Inspire participants to support community efforts related to the protection of human rights." Difficulties and challenges: "Challenge: lack of prior awareness among some participants of the issue of missing persons and the importance of data. Confrontation: Provide comprehensive information and illustrate the importance of the issue through examples and experiences. Challenge: The sensitivity of the issue in the Syrian context. Confrontation: Focusing on the humanitarian aspect and staying away from direct political speeches." Recommendations and suggestions: "Organize more events that enhance the awareness of young men and women about human rights issues. Develop training programs for young people on data documentation and managing human rights campaigns. Provide e-learning materials to broaden awareness of missing persons issues. Support youth initiatives aimed at protecting human rights and societal change." Lessons learned: "Youth engagement in human rights issues enhances the effectiveness of societal change. Documenting data professionally contributes to supporting humanitarian issues in the long term. Partnerships with international organizations contribute to more impactful and sustainable results." Quotes: ""Societal change begins with a small step led by youth, and human rights are the compass that guides this step." " Success stories: One participant expressed great interest in the data collection campaign and expressed his willingness to join the documentation and awareness efforts in his local community. Notes: "The activity showed wide interest from participants, demonstrating the community's need for more awareness in this area. It is preferable to add more time to open discussions between participants and interlocutors. It is recommended to expand the activity to include practical sessions on how to contribute to data collection campaigns." The activity was part of the organization's efforts to achieve the desired positive impact.