Exploring potential solutions to problems created by the Syrian conflict, as well as potential post-conflict solutions https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/solutions/rss en Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Human Rights Solutions Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:10:00 +0000 Peter Ford https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2018/03/16/analysis-what-ghouta-tells-us-about-the-worlds-ability-to-protect-civilians https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2018/03/16/analysis-what-ghouta-tells-us-about-the-worlds-ability-to-protect-civilians Not long ago the humanitarian concept of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ had currency. But this is no longer the case in Syria, where a new harsh reality is playing out in eastern Ghouta, writes journalist Peter Ford. Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Government & Pro-Government Forces Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces Solutions War Economy Sun, 21 Jan 2018 03:00:00 +0000 Kim Bode, Alessandria Masi, Hashem Osseiran https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2018/01/21/deeply-talks-syria-outlook-2018 https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2018/01/21/deeply-talks-syria-outlook-2018 In the first Deeply Talks of 2018, Syria Deeply talks with Faysal Itani of the Atlantic Council about the state of diplomatic negotiations, Syria’s economy and the escalation of violence across the country. Solutions War Economy Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:23:10 +0000 Mel Plant, Kim Bode https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/11/27/ten-experts-to-watch-on-reconstruction-in-syria https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/11/27/ten-experts-to-watch-on-reconstruction-in-syria From infrastructure and urban planning to funding and democratic dialogue, in this next installment of our “Experts to Watch” series we highlight 10 experts who focus on the different aspects of reconstruction in Syria. Solutions Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:04:00 +0000 Leila Kabalan, Daniel Garrote Sanchez https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/10/24/why-the-arab-world-needs-better-data-literacy-on-syrian-refugees-2 https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/10/24/why-the-arab-world-needs-better-data-literacy-on-syrian-refugees-2 While more data is available than ever before, there is little evidence-driven debate on refugees in countries like Lebanon that host the majority of Syrians. Arab digital platform Bayanat Box explains how it works to improve public comprehension of refugee data. Solutions Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:54:23 +0000 Mohammad Khair Alhamwi https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/10/12/how-syrian-civil-defense-is-alerting-civilians-of-potential-airstrikes https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/10/12/how-syrian-civil-defense-is-alerting-civilians-of-potential-airstrikes The Syrian Civil Defense has developed a warning system to help civilians evade airstrikes. Powered by a network of spotters, the online platform sends minute-by-minute alerts of potential target zones after a warplane is seen taking off. Government & Pro-Government Forces Human Rights Solutions Thu, 12 Oct 2017 08:45:45 +0000 Alessandria Masi https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/10/12/syria-studying-proposal-to-amend-nationality-law https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/10/12/syria-studying-proposal-to-amend-nationality-law The Damascus-based Syrian Law Journal discusses a proposal under review to amend the Syrian Nationality Law and grant Syrian women the right to pass their nationality on to their foreign husbands. Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Solutions Fri, 18 Aug 2017 10:51:34 +0000 Kim Bode, Alessandria Masi https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/08/18/expert-views-does-a-unified-syria-contradict-de-escalation-zones https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/08/18/expert-views-does-a-unified-syria-contradict-de-escalation-zones Syria Deeply’s expert community weighed in on Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s recent remarks about working with Russia to create a “unified Syria,” and whether or not this contradicts Moscow’s de-escalation zone proposal. Displacement Solutions War Economy Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:10:00 +0000 Kim Bode https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/08/14/syrian-businessmen-around-world-aim-to-get-syrians-to-help-syrians https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/08/14/syrian-businessmen-around-world-aim-to-get-syrians-to-help-syrians The chairman of the newly established Syrian International Business Association, Samer Chamsi-Pasha, says the Syrian diaspora needs to mobilize to help countries hosting Syrian refugees. Human Rights Solutions Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:08:40 +0000 Kim Bode https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/07/28/former-u-s-ambassador-seeks-new-avenues-for-war-crimes-justice https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/07/28/former-u-s-ambassador-seeks-new-avenues-for-war-crimes-justice The former head of the U.S. Office of Global Criminal Justice, Stephen Rapp, spoke with Syria Deeply about improving the possibility of holding Syrian war criminals accountable. Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Government & Pro-Government Forces Solutions Wed, 24 May 2017 09:17:01 +0000 Steven Heydemann https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/05/24/the-wests-limited-options-to-help-reconstruction-in-syria https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/05/24/the-wests-limited-options-to-help-reconstruction-in-syria As using reconstruction support as leverage would be unrealistic, Western engagement in Syria’s recovery should focus on shielding programs from the regime and working with trusted local actors, argues Professor Steven Heydemann. Arts & Culture Solutions Thu, 18 May 2017 14:02:53 +0000 Fatima Mohie-Eldin https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/05/18/graphic-novels-games-bring-syrian-refugees-stories-to-new-audiences-2 https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/05/18/graphic-novels-games-bring-syrian-refugees-stories-to-new-audiences-2 Recent mobile app games, comics and graphic novels are seeking to bring refugee voices to the fore through these new mediums for information-sharing and storytelling. Civil Society Government & Pro-Government Forces Solutions Thu, 18 May 2017 13:52:01 +0000 Kim Bode https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/05/18/collecting-evidence-of-war-crimes-in-syria https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/05/18/collecting-evidence-of-war-crimes-in-syria Law professor David Crane, who has a record of taking on the prosecution of war criminals, is keeping a detailed record of the events in Syria for future prosecution. His Syrian Accountability Project’s latest report takes a close look at Aleppo. Civil Society Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Solutions Tue, 16 May 2017 11:05:31 +0000 Kim Bode https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/05/16/women-must-be-empowered-to-rebuild-syria-u-n-advisor https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/05/16/women-must-be-empowered-to-rebuild-syria-u-n-advisor The Syrian Women’s Advisory Board wants equal involvement of women and men as part of a peaceful transition for Syria. Board member Sawsan Zakzak made the case to negotiating parties at the latest round of Geneva talks and discussed its importance with News Deeply. Civil Society Displacement Solutions Tue, 09 May 2017 13:26:55 +0000 Didem Tali https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/05/09/syrian-women-have-a-message-drop-earrings-not-bombs https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/05/09/syrian-women-have-a-message-drop-earrings-not-bombs Thanks to a new handcrafts initiative in Istanbul, Syrian refugee women find confidence and artistic expression making earrings, as well as providing extra income for their households. Civil Society Solutions Wed, 03 May 2017 15:19:11 +0000 Kristen Chick https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/05/03/how-to-combat-domestic-violence-among-syrian-refugees-talk-to-men https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/05/03/how-to-combat-domestic-violence-among-syrian-refugees-talk-to-men Domestic violence is reported to have risen sharply among Syrians forced to flee their homeland. While many aid programs target women, some groups in Lebanon are putting new focus on men, hoping to address the problem at the source. Education Solutions Mon, 01 May 2017 08:13:44 +0000 Charlotte Alfred https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/05/01/a-university-in-exile-to-reconnect-syrian-students-and-academics-2 https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/05/01/a-university-in-exile-to-reconnect-syrian-students-and-academics-2 Syrian students and academics scattered by war have had their careers and education disrupted. We spoke to the founder of the Jamiya Project, which is trying to reconnect Syrian academics to refugee students through blended online and in-person learning. Education Solutions Thu, 13 Apr 2017 02:29:22 +0000 Preethi Nallu https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/04/13/on-street-child-day-syrian-students-say-we-belong-in-the-classroom-2 https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/04/13/on-street-child-day-syrian-students-say-we-belong-in-the-classroom-2 On International Street Children’s Day, Refugees Deeply speaks to Syrian students in Lebanon, some who had previously been out of school and on the streets for years, about the importance of education in their young lives. Civil Society Health Solutions Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:51:52 +0000 Al-Bassel Tadros https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/11/10/wheelchair-race-gives-hope-to-injured-in-besieged-eastern-ghouta https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/11/10/wheelchair-race-gives-hope-to-injured-in-besieged-eastern-ghouta Amid the rubble in the Damascus suburbs, a wheelchair race sheds light on the growing number of people with lifelong injuries caused by the conflict in Syria, and survivors’ attempts to reengage with a war-ravaged community. Civil Society Solutions War Economy Thu, 10 Nov 2016 11:56:23 +0000 Karam al-Masri https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/11/10/aleppo-residents-turn-to-creativity-to-defy-siege https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/11/10/aleppo-residents-turn-to-creativity-to-defy-siege After nearly five months of total siege, residents in opposition-held Eastern Aleppo are relying on their own creative inventions, such as batteries powered by bicycles, to carry on with their daily lives. Civil Society Displacement Education Solutions Thu, 22 Sep 2016 07:12:15 +0000 Preethi Nallu https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/09/22/syrian-refugee-children-appeal-for-education-2 https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/09/22/syrian-refugee-children-appeal-for-education-2 As the United Nations pushes for more commitments from world leaders to resettle, aid and educate refugees, Syrian children in Turkey describe their dreams of going back to school. Civil Society Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces Solutions Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:58:17 +0000 Caroline Ayoub https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/09/20/the-growth-of-the-syrian-media-and-reliable-voices https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/09/20/the-growth-of-the-syrian-media-and-reliable-voices In the five years since the Syrian conflict began, many Syrian independent media activists have joined forces and combined resources to provide trustworthy, sophisticated and far-reaching coverage of the war. Arts & Culture Displacement Solutions Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:28:24 +0000 Sandra Prüfer https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/09/15/telling-syrias-stories-through-the-art-of-cross-cultural-friendship https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/09/15/telling-syrias-stories-through-the-art-of-cross-cultural-friendship When Reham Abo al-Nojoom fled Syria, she had to abandon her life as an artist. Now, in collaboration with German sculptor Astrid Hilt, she uses her works to serve as a “cultural ambassador” for the home she left behind. Arts & Culture Displacement Solutions Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:19:54 +0000 Gregory Beals https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/09/15/photo-essay-preparing-refugee-children-for-a-digital-future-2 https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/09/15/photo-essay-preparing-refugee-children-for-a-digital-future-2 Asem Hasna, from Syria, learned about do-it-yourself technologies after losing a leg in the conflict. Now living in Germany, where he has sought asylum, he wants to pass on the “science of the future” to refugee children. Civil Society Solutions War Economy Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:35:26 +0000 Annia Ciezadlo https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/07/18/sowing-hope-and-weeding-out-siege-profiteers https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/07/18/sowing-hope-and-weeding-out-siege-profiteers In Syria’s besieged areas, civilians are planting their own urban gardens to make up for the lack of humanitarian aid and exorbitant cost of black-market food. Civil Society Displacement Solutions Mon, 18 Jul 2016 08:21:16 +0000 Liza Ramrayka https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/07/18/a-future-in-code-building-life-skills-in-syria-2 https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/07/18/a-future-in-code-building-life-skills-in-syria-2 Motivated by a desire to rebuild Syria’s devastated economy, enterprising young women in the war-torn country are turning to tech to help others of their generation find employment – and better futures. Civil Society Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Solutions War Economy Thu, 07 Jul 2016 09:50:44 +0000 Juma Alabdon https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/07/07/constructive-development-solutions-during-war https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/07/07/constructive-development-solutions-during-war After more than five years of war, many areas of Syria have been reduced to rubble. Despite the ongoing conflict, Hisham Dirani, director of Binaa, an engineering and management NGO, discusses how the organization is spearheading rebuilding projects inside the country. Civil Society Education Solutions Fri, 01 Jul 2016 14:40:27 +0000 Ghenwa Yusuf https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/07/01/the-teacher-how-one-woman-educated-an-entire-camp https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/07/01/the-teacher-how-one-woman-educated-an-entire-camp Umm Abdu abandoned her education when she got married. But after the war broke out in Syria, she fled the opposition-held neighborhoods of Aleppo for government-controlled Tartus, and devoted her life to tutoring children.