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:
Activate the role of civil communities in the MENA region
Provide training for human rights activists, investigative journalists, and citizen journalists
Work towards promoting a peaceful resolution to the civil war in Syria
Prepare human rights and advocacy reports for civil activists and governmental organizations
Support and promote gender equality in the Middle East
Permanently seek sustainable development along with local and regional enhancement
Provide training in the fields of governance, social and cultural rights, women’s and children’s rights, gender equality, and sustainability
Coordinate between international non-profit organizations and civil society activists
Create an information bank to provide students and researchers with the latest activities and data
Join activists in global and public movements that are aimed towards equality and social justice
