Syrian Women's Participation in Politics and Civil Society Since 2011 and the beginning of the Arab Spring, women's participation in politics has increased, but compared to men their overall level…
In Syria, politics are dominated by men. Yasmine Merei is one of few women holding a leadership position in a political Syrian party. In our interview series “One Constitution for…
Since 2011, youth in Syria become more and more engaged in politics. Being forced to leave their home country did not limit their engagement. Some of these young people continued…
In many states in the Middle East and beyond, young people are unable to influence politics and societal decision-making processes to the extent that they would like. At the same…
Some groups within society face more challenges than others in actively participating in political life. This applies above all to people who are excluded from many areas of social life…
Some democratic states give individuals the opportunity to engage in the legal system as volunteers. The involvement of people who are not legal professionals in court proceedings is intended to…
Making constructive contributions to the shaping of the society in which we live is something that must be learnt - ideally from a young age onwards. This paper therefore outlines…
