We need clarity on go and see visas to enable Syrians in Europe to visit #Syria to get involved in reconstruction and the political process without loosing their #asylum status.

Thanks to EuroMed Rights for organizing this press conference prior to the #SyriaConference.

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Doorstep by Dubravka #Šuica, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, following the Standing with #Syria - Ninth Brussels Conference on 17 March 2025 in #Brussels. #SyriaConference
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Closing remarks by Dubravka #ŠUICA European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, and Hadja #LAHBIB European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, at the Brussels IX #SyriaConference on 17 March 2025 in #Brussels.
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Reconstruction in #Syria can only be sustainable if the issue of justice is addressed. Civil society has to play a crucial part in this - which is something I highlighted in the press conference by @euromedrights before heading to the #SyriaConference:

🇪🇺EU pledges €2.5 billion to support #Syria and the region

The #SyriaConference is more than pledges. It is a message of collective support for a peaceful, inclusive Syrian led and Syrian owned transition in Syria

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Preliminary remarks by Hadja #LAHBIB European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, during the Plenary I at the Brussels IX #SyriaConference on 17 March 2025 in #Brussels.
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Good that #SyriaConference took place in #Brussels showing 🇪🇺 commitment to support people of #Syria

Many addressed the need for accountability, reconstruction and transitional justice to go hand in hand.

Pledges now incoming.

More participation of civil society needed in future meetings.

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Family photo at the Brussels IX #SyriaConference on 17 March 2025 in #Brussels.
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Arrivals at the Brussels IX #SyriaConference on 17 March 2025 in #Brussels.
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After more than three months, we see light and shadow in #Syria. Today, with the IX Brussels #SyriaConference, we will once again make it clear: We stand together for a free and peaceful Syria.
This requires an inclusive political process. @abaerbock.diplo.de 1/3

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Doorstep by Tom #FLETCHER, #UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator ( #OCHA), at the Standing with #Syria - Ninth Brussels Conference on 17 March 2025 in #Brussels. #SyriaConference
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Doorstep by Tristan #Azbej, State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians and the Hungary Helps Program of #Hungary, at the Standing with #Syria - Ninth Brussels Conference on 17 March 2025 in #Brussels. #SyriaConference
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Extracts of the roundtable at Brussels IX #SyriaConference taking place on 17 March 2025 in #Brussels.
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Nach mehr als drei Monaten sehen wir in #Syrien Licht und Schatten. Wir werden heute mit der IX. Brüsseler #SyriaConference erneut deutlich machen: Wir stehen gemeinsam ein für ein freies und friedliches Syrien.
Dafür braucht es einen inklusiven politischen Prozess. @abaerbock.diplo.de 1/3

As EU holds #SyriaConference we call on @kajakallas.bsky.social @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @hadjalahbib.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu to

👉Secure sustainable humanitarian funding
👉Protect displaced families
👉Prevent forced returns

Maya dreams of a better future. But dreams alone are not enough.

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