Founded in 2003 in Syria, CESD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which now operates in the United States. CESD supports development towards peaceful relations between various parties in the Middle East and North Africa, in order to create a culture in the region that is based on the values of citizenship, democracy, peace, and coexistence.
Objectives:
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Activate the role of civil communities in the MENA region
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Provide training for human rights activists, investigative journalists, and citizen journalists
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Work towards promoting a peaceful resolution to the civil war in Syria
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Prepare human rights and advocacy reports for civil activists and governmental organizations
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Support and promote gender equality in the Middle East
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Permanently seek sustainable development along with local and regional enhancement
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Provide training in the fields of governance, social and cultural rights, women’s and children’s rights, gender equality, and sustainability
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Coordinate between international non-profit organizations and civil society activists
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Create an information bank to provide students and researchers with the latest activities and data
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Join activists in global and public movements that are aimed towards equality and social justice