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Invisible Sanctions: How over-compliance limits humanitarian work on Syria

IMPACT Publications / Civil society, Economy, Syria / 01/09/2021

Humanitarian work in Syria is limited by complex, bureaucratic financial systems that prevent the necessary funds from entering the country. Any mention of Syria is a red flag for banks with small CSOs on the front lines paying the price of over-compliance. This research paper outlines the invisible sanctions that inhibit humanitarian work in Syria, with recommendations for improving the system.

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Challenges for peace in Syria without East Euphrates

IMPACT Publications / Civil society, Governance / 01/09/2021

Kheder Khaddour argues that the ongoing instability of Northeast Syria (NES) means that no political deal for Syria will resolve the overall conflict without including this region.

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Education process in ethnically diverse regions in NES

IMPACT Publications / Governance, Policy papers, Syria / 02/05/2021

Education in Northeast Syria (NES) is one of the most controversial political topics on the agenda. The Autonomous Administration (AA) asserts the right for students to be taught in their native language but the Government of Syria does not recognize non-Arabic accreditations, leading to difficulties for students later on.

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Al-Hol Camp: Release, Return, and Reintegration of Syrian residents

IMPACT Publications / Countering violent extremism, Governance, Syria / 01/04/2021

As of March 2021, at least 61,000 remain in the Al-Hol camp in Northeast Syria (NES). Residents are gradually being released, however, re-integration into society is a major obstacle to the region’s stability. This paper provides a preliminary analysis of some of the challenges that need to be tackled as Al-Hol is slowly vacated.

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The Educational Process in North and East Syria

IMPACT Publications / Governance, Policy papers, Syria / 01/03/2021

The education system in Northeast Syria (NES) is rarely off the table in political talks. This paper provides an overview of NES’s educational process, political factors impeding the system, and practical recommendations to improve education delivery in the region.

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Background on social and economic structures in Northeast Syria: Region Profile

IMPACT Publications / Civil society, Economy, Governance / 01/09/2020

Northeast Syria (NES) is home to dynamic social and economic structures that are distinct from other areas in Syria. This report provides background information on the region for stakeholders, focusing on social and economic structures, as well as governance bodies.

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The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria: Framework and Resources

IMPACT Publications / Economy, Governance, Policy papers, Syria / 01/10/2019

Background to the structure of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES/AA) and an overview of its resources.

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Socioeconomic impact of displacement waves in northern Syria

IMPACT Publications / Economy, Syria / 01/05/2019

Case study: Daily living challenges in Afrin, Azaz, and Albab. An analysis of the effects of displacement on HLP issues, social cohesion, and livelihoods. Recommendations are offered to Turkish authorities, INGOs, donors, and civil society actors.

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Changing contexts and Trends in Syrian Civil Society – Mapping Phase III

IMPACT Publications / Civil society, Mapping, Syria / 10/03/2019

This report is a qualitative analysis that presents trends and central aspects of CSOs. This report also provides a comparison of properties of those organizations between different control areas.

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Gender Dynamics within Syrian Civil Society

IMPACT Publications / Civil society, Gender / 08/03/2019

What prevents women’s participation in Syrian civil society? On International Women’s Day, IMPACT is looking at the position of women in the civil society landscape, identifying areas for improvement.

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