Conflict Resolution in Syria

This project aims to support conflict resolution in Northeast (NE) Syria. This project focuses on understanding local grievances developing awareness campaigns on the dangers of retribution and developing mechanisms such as local committees to work with communities to mediate disputes and reduce violence. The Daesh occupation severely weakened the economic and social fabric of communities in NE Syria. Social tensions and unresolved disputes between communities compounded by a lack of access to justice dispute resolution mechanisms and mediation services undermine the Global Coalition Against Daesh’s efforts to prevent the organization from returning. The Coalition’s efforts focus on promoting reconciliation and countering retribution.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased condemnation of violence among Syrian men and women to counter retributive activities; (2) increased perception among men and women that mediation is a viable path for conflict/dispute resolution; and (3) increased perception by men and women ensuring solutions over their concerns of retributive attacks in vulnerable communities through the Crisis Committees in NE Syria..