Press Conference Invitation

The Syrian Women’s Political Movement First Statement from Damascus

January 8, 2025

2:00–5:00 PM (Syria Time)

The Syrian Women’s Political Movement (SWPM) invites you to its press conference, held for the first time in the city of Damascus. This event is part of the movement’s relentless and ongoing efforts to build a free, unified, diverse, and sovereign Syria based on a participatory vision for all—women and men alike.

The conference will be attended by members of the SWPM, representatives from Syrian political bodies, independent politicians, and several civil society organizations and entities.

Objectives of the Conference:

• Introducing the SWPM Presenting its program and political vision.
• Introducing the “National Consultations” project, which has been facilitating discussions with Syrian women from diverse regions across Syria since 2018. These consultations have resulted in policy papers that reflect women’s perspectives on critical political issues affecting Syria.
• Presenting the “Feminist Political Track for Peacebuilding” Project:
  This project, based on Syrian national dialogue, through these dialogue rounds, a white paper of agreements was produced on certain contentious issues among the Syrian opposition entities. Between May and November 2024, the SWPM conducted an open and in-depth dialogue with 12 political entities inside Syria and abroad. The aim was to establish broader national consensus on problematic issues related to Syria’s future. Agreement was reached on several discussed topics, while some contentious issues remain open and require further discussion.
  – Reaffirming the Need for Women’s Active Presence in Decision-Making to ensure genuine representation of their interests and aspirations, while promoting gender equality across all aspects of political, social, and economic life.

Speakers: Members of the Syrian Women’s Political Movement:

•     Salma Al-Sayyad
•   Saba Hakim
•   Lina Wafai
•   Wejdan Nassif
  

Moderator: Alma Salem, Executive Director of the Syrian Women’s Political Movement

Date: January 8, 2025

Time: 2:00–5:00 PM (Syria Time)

Conference Agenda:

•       2:00–3:30 PM: Opening remarks, speakers interventions, and Q&A with the speakers.
•       3:30–4:00 PM: Individual press interviews with SWPM members.
•       4:00–5:00 PM: Reception, networking, and introductions.

Venue: Umayyad hall, first floor, Cham Hotel, Maysaloun Street, Damascus, Syria. [Map available here]

For media coverage and press interviews, please contact the SWPM Media Officer, Muna Kattoub:

• Email: m.katoub@syrianwomenpm.org
• Phone: +13433333616

Full invitation here