Geneva, Dec 3. 2025 (SANA) Syria will officially celebrate Human Rights Day on December 10 for the first time in its history, in what the UN Human Rights Office described as a new chapter in its relationship with the country.
Mohammad Al-Nsour, Head of the Middle East and North Africa Division at the Office, said conditions in Syria are improving, noting the establishment of a permanent UN team in Damascus after years of absence. He called this shift from remote monitoring in Beirut to direct presence in Syria a “turning point” that strengthens cooperation with the government.
The Syrian government, with UN technical support, is updating legislation, reinforcing human rights in law enforcement, and improving public administration. Transitional justice, truth-seeking, compensation, and national reconciliation are set to be priorities in 2026, alongside efforts to empower women and youth.
Donors have shown growing interest in funding Syria’s human rights programs, with regional and international partners signaling support. The UN Office emphasized that this year’s celebration sends a clear message: hope has become reality, and Syria has begun building a rights-based future.
