Our Goals:

 

In the pursuit of seeking justice for the victims, Synergy implements five integrated programs, which are:

1. Documentation:

Synergy works to document all human rights violations, regardless of the victims or perpetrators. It securely stores this data, organizes/indexes it based on human rights standards, and employs legal expertise and big data methodologies for analysis. Additionally, it disseminates meaningful and valuable content to raise public awareness about human rights issues, fostering solidarity with victims, survivors, and their families.

We document human rights violations to uncover the truth and ensure the active participation of victims, survivors, and their families in accountability and justice efforts related to Syria, through building and strengthening a united and human rights-supportive community, as well as urging the international and local communities to address and respond to crucial issues.

 

2. Justice and Accountability:

In addition to documenting the violations, Synergy also works to save the evidence, documents, and testimonies to collaborate in the processes of uncovering the truth, accountability and achieving justice. Moreover, it supports victims, survivors, and witnesses to prevent the recurrence of violations in the future.

Synergy makes valuable and dynamic efforts to ensure the active participation of victims, survivors, and their families in accountability and justice efforts concerning Syria, through:

• Providing evidence for trial proceedings: The evidence and documents preserved are utilized to support investigations conducted by international bodies, war crimes units, and trial proceedings before international and local courts to achieve justice and hold those responsible for violations accountable.
• Providing support to victims, survivors, and witnesses: Synergy provides technical and legal support to victims, survivors, and witnesses, along with possible evidence and documents, to defend their rights and support their testimonies before courts and legal entities.
• International and UN investigations and reports: Synergy provides necessary information, documents, and evidence whenever possible to support international and UN investigations and to prepare reports documenting violations, forming the basis for international intervention.

 

3. Empowerment:

In the pursuit of enhancing the skills of individuals and local communities, Synergy attaches great significance to building the capacity of victims, survivors, and their families in order to build a society claiming its own rights. Building the capacities of the victims enhances their positions and empowers them to have a greater impact in their communities. It contributes to the creation of more interactive, just, and capable societies that can effectively address challenges. When victims possess sufficient skills and knowledge, they can participate more effectively in decision-making processes affecting their lives and rights. They can also lead campaigns aimed at defending and reclaiming their rights.

 

4. Victims Support:

As a platform for the defense of victims, Synergy provides different types of support to the victims, through various ways and mechanisms according to the needs and priorities of victims and their families. This includes legal, medical, psychological, and social support, aiming to assist them in their recovery and empower them to participate more effectively in their communities.

 

5. Advocacy:

Advocacy is considered as a cornerstone complementing all of Synergy’s projects and activities in order to achieve the following goals:

• Raising public awareness regarding human rights violations committed by all parties to the conflict in northern and northeastern Syria and elucidating the responsibility and obligations of all parties towards human rights.
• Strengthening solidarity with victims, survivors, and their families, as well as amplifying their voices regarding their right to truth and justice.
• Enhancing the participation of victims in decision-making processes that impact their lives and rights, influencing the formulation and amendment of policies and laws to improve human rights protection and ensure the prevention of future violations.