President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC), Hadi Al-Bahra, met with female representatives of civil society organizations and activists in the Turkish city of Şanlıurfa, in the presence of the Secretary of the political committee, Abdelbaset Abdullatif, and members of the General Assembly, Ahmed Tomeh and Berwin Remi.
During the meeting, the on-the-ground and political situation in Syria were discussed, and the SOC’s plan of action for the next phase, along with the important role of Syrian women in it, was explained.
Al-Bahra outlined a plan to open an office dedicated to Syrian women in the state of Şanlıurfa through the Syrian Women’s Authority. He emphasized that the SOC aims to establish a significant role for Syrian women in all political, social, and cultural fields.
Al-Bahra highlighted the substantial challenges faced by any party involved in Syrian affairs, citing the magnitude of needs and burdens that require budgets comparable to those of major countries. He called for cooperation and coordination to pool efforts and share these burdens for the benefit of all Syrians.
Regarding the future constitution of Syria, Al-Bahra asserted that no party has the sole right to draft and impose a constitution for Syria. He stressed that the Constitutional Committee’s role is to create a draft constitution, and the final decision on acceptance or rejection rests with the Syrian people through a general referendum. He emphasized that any party attempting to impose a constitution based on ideological or regional backgrounds is unacceptable from both a political and legal standpoint.
Female representatives expressed the importance of continuing meetings to stay informed about the latest developments and the effective participation of Syrian women in the political aspect. Attendees considered this as a contribution to the SOC’s plan to empower women in political work. They emphasized the need for greater efforts by the SOC to involve women, including those from the eastern region, in changing the situation in northern Syria and investing in existing energies and expertise.
(Source: SOC’s Media Department)
