Christians in Syria and Iraq have faced severe persecution in recent years, particularly from extremist groups like ISIS. In Syria, the ongoing civil war has left Christian communities vulnerable to violence, forced conversions, and displacement. The rise of ISIS in 2014 led to widespread destruction of Christian homes, churches, and entire neighborhoods. Many Christians were forced to flee, with entire communities displaced and religious sites destroyed. Today, in echoes of the genocide of t...| Syrian Democratic Times
(from left) Sinam Mohamad, Chief of Mission of SDC-US and Dace Melbārde, Parliamentary Secretary at the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs| Syrian Democratic Times
The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) attended this year’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) week at the United Nations, an annual event held in October to highlight the importance of gender equality in peace-building efforts around the world. The global WPS agenda is based around UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which aims to increase women’s participation in peace processes, combat gender-based violence, and ensure women’s inclusion in decision-making. | Syrian Democratic Times