New England Journal of Public Policy

Article Title

Syrian Civil Society during the Peace Talks in Geneva: Role and Challenges

Authors

Zedoun Alzoubi, Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations, Syria

Abstract

Syrian civil society witnessed a new birth in 2011 following decades of hibernation due to oppression. The fast growth and maturity of civil society organizations gave them the opportunity to occupy a formal space in the ongoing peace talks in Geneva. The presence of the Women’s Advisory Board, the Civil Society Support Room, and the recently established Experts Room during the peace talks in the Palais de Nations allows them to influence the negotiation process. This article is the first published documentation of the role of civil society in the peace process and the challenges that face these talks.

Recommended Citation

Alzoubi, Zedoun (2017) "Syrian Civil Society during the Peace Talks in Geneva: Role and Challenges," New England Journal of Public Policy: Vol. 29: Iss. 1, Article 11.
Available at: https://scholarworks.umb.edu/nejpp/vol29/iss1/11