10 July 2026. Syria’s Minister of Awqaf [Religious Endowments], Mohammed Abu al-Khair Shukri, urged deeper collaboration among Islamic religious and academic institutions along with renewed efforts to promote peace across the Islamic world.Read more at: SANA
9 July 2026. The village of Jinwar, one of several women-led communities in the northeast region, provides a safe haven for Kurdish, Arab and Yazidi women seeking independent lives. It offers healing, cooperation, and self-confidence while fostering peace, resilience, and collective strength. One resident said: “When women take steps forward, everything changes.”Read more at: THE GUARDIAN
11 June 2026. At a UN Security Council debate titled “Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East,” Ambassador Olabi stated that Syria is pursuing a “balanced and moderate approach” based on dialogue and constructive relations with all countries, seeking to strengthen partnerships and ease tensions in the region.Read more at: LEVANT 24
9 June 2026. At an Africa Day reception at the Foreign Ministry, al-Shaibani affirmed Syria’s longstanding ties with African nations and called for deeper cooperation to confront shared challenges and uphold national sovereignty and independence.Read more at: SANA
2 June 2026. The Syria Peace Initiative unites Syrian officials, civil society and international partners to define priorities and strengthen the nation’s institutions during the transition. Organized by Germany, Denmark and the EU, it is part of an ongoing partnership supporting the rebuilding of Syria.Read more at: SANA
8 May 2026. Speaking to figures in the field of justice from around the world, gathered in The Hague to discuss the role of justice in preventing conflict, Minister al-Wais stated that Syria is working to strengthen accountability and prevent impunity, while making reforms that promote the rule of law and civil peace.Read more at: SANA
3 May 2026. On World Press Freedom Day, journalists observed that freedom of expression in Syria has improved noticeably since the fall of the deposed regime, enabling them to report the truth in an environment free of intimidation or coercion. They said that the government had met their hopes.Read more at: SANA
21 April 2026. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, stating “Our two peoples are weary of tragedies,” eagerly supported recent remarks by President al-Sharaa to the Syrian and Lebanese peoples, adding his hopes that both countries can move beyond years of war and toward stability and reconstruction.Read more at: SANA
17 April 2026. At a global diplomacy event in Antalya, Turkey, with 150 countries represented, Social Affairs Minister Kabawat described Syria’s priorities as building unity and harmony through dialogue and fostering sustainable development, along with combatting poverty and welcoming returning refugees.Read more at: SANA
After the bombing of my father’s Damascus chocolate factory during the Syrian civil war, my family fled to Lebanon as refugees, eventually moving to Antigonish, Canada. Initially I struggled to settle into small-town Canadian life caught between following my dream to become a doctor and preserving my family’s chocolate-making legacy. After successfully establishing our chocolate business with the support of the community, we now sponsor peace-building projects around the world. Our story is all about the importance of peace. Without peace, there is no life. Read More at: Tariq Hadhad, CEO Peace by Chocolate… Peace by Chocolate movie trailer…
12 April 2026. Christians of Eastern Orthodox traditions celebrated Easter in Damascus, Aleppo and other provinces, with prayers for solidarity and social cohesion as a foundation for Syria’s renewal and with expressions of commitment to a peaceful future.Read more at: SANA
29 March 2026. Diverse Christian communities across Damascus marked Palm Sunday with prayers and liturgies led by patriarchs, bishops, and vicars. Sermons called for the protection of Syria and its people and for peaceful relations.Read more at: SANA
15 March 2026. Kurds across Syria will celebrate Nowruz openly on March 21, 2026 as their long restricted heritage is honored by the Syrian state. “A free Syria has room for all its sons,” commented Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, pointing to the nation’s expanding pluralism.Read more at: RADIO FREE SYRIA
9 March 2026. Syria’s social affairs ministry unveiled a 2026-2028 plan, developed ‘in full partnership’ with civil society organizations, to expand equitable access to services, protect and empower women, strengthen protections for all vulnerable groups, integrate returnees, and promote decent work opportunities.Read more at: ENABBALADI
26 February 2026. Speaking in Ankara at an international symposium on media policies in conflict zones, Syria’s Minister of Information urged a move toward reporting on root causes of conflicts and highlighting prospects for solutions, rather than relying on coverage of destruction.Read more at: SANA
23 February 2026. A Damascus seminar organized by Sans Menottes and the Syrian American Council featured the voices of Kurdish women, while promoting the necessity for dialogue, coexistence, unity, and a narrative of national belonging that transcends ethnic and cultural differences.Read more at: LEVANT24
A quiet revolution is taking place in Syria today. Its source is an approach to national unity and peace rooted in inclusion, mutual dignity, and shared responsibility. This essay highlights a dramatic example of change in an area heavily conflicted for decades, where armed violence broke out last year several months after the new government came to power, and where police officers from groups once considered mortal enemies now serve side by side. Syria’s new leaders are modeling pathways to peace that speak to the challenges of human coexistence in a divided world.
11 February 2026. The two-day event featured an exhibit of 120 students’ artworks on civil peace, coexistence and social cohesion, plus a conference on justice, dialogue and the part cultural initiatives can play in creating social stability.Read more at: SANA
30 January 2026. Syrian President al-Sharaa and Vladimir Putin affirmed expanding Russian–Syrian cooperation, emphasizing reconstruction, economic progress, and efforts to restore Syria’s territorial unity and foster Middle East stability.Read more at: ENABBALADI
23 January 2026. An evening of music showcased the Ghassanid Orthodox Schools’ youth choir in Homs, concluding a five-month program nurturing young talent. The concert highlighted themes of love, peace, unity, reinforcing Syria’s message of coexistence.Read more at: SANA
20 January 2026. The SDF declared its “full commitment to the ceasefire” and said it was ready to “move forward with implementing” the 14-point agreement reached with the government on January 18th to end two weeks of clashes, though certain issues remained unresolved.Read more at: BBC NEWS
17 January 2026. Presidential Decree No.13 ends decades of Kurdish marginalization, recognizing their full citizenship and cultural rights and adopting Kurdish as a national language. The move reflects new government’s commitment to equality, unity, and repairing past policies of division.Read more at: SANAWatch video at: AL JAZEERA
28 December 2025. The “Jasmine Meets Olive” event featured the riches of cultural diversity, highlighting present collaborations between Arab and Kurdish youth and a shared commitment to free cultural expression and national unity.Read more at: SANA
22 December 2025. In one of many Christmas celebrations across Syria, crowds gathered in the village of al-Quniyah, grateful for the atmosphere of freedom and security. “We hope that the light of this blessed holiday will shine over Syria after fourteen years of suffering,” said Father Misrob.Read more at: SANA
19 December 2025. The Economist named Syria ‘country of the year’ for 2025, viewing its progress as the greatest improvement by any nation by economic, political, and broader national indicators. It said Syria stood out for the scale of change after more than 13 years of conflict and dictatorship.Read more at: LEVANT24
