ROCHELLE JUNIOR

Sweida – On September 20, in the city of Hesekê in North and East Syria, a large-scale conference was held under the slogan: “The Unity of Women, the Basis for Building Justice and Democracy in a United and Decentralized Syria.” The conference was organized by Kongra Star and the Zenubya Women’s Community and was attended by 600 women from different regions of Syria.

Among the prominent participants was political activist Enas Naim from Jabal al-Bashan in the Jabal Druze region, representing the women of Sweida. Attending upon the official invitation of the organizing committee, Enas Naim stated that taking part in such platforms is of critical importance not only for women’s representation but also for strengthening their real impact in the political, social, and military spheres.

Democracy in Syria Will Be Built with Women

Evaluating the conference as a vital one that made visible the decisive role of women in building a more inclusive and just future, Enas Naim said: “If this process is to be built on solid foundations, it is essential that women be in the cornerstone of this foundation. Because real change can only rise on the shoulders of women. Democracy is built not only from above, but from the grassroots, and especially women.

From the drafting of the constitution to the upcoming political stages, no step can be legitimate without the participation of women. To exclude women from this process means to ignore the very spirit of the process.”

Enas Naim emphasized that the conference played an important role in establishing the presence of women in political, social, and civil processes both in Sweida and in other regions.

Referring to the recent attack on the city, Enas Naim drew attention to the critical role played by women in this process. Stating that women were at the center of the actions, Naim said: “We provided support and first aid, carried the wounded, prepared food, and boosted the morale of the fighters on the frontlines. We are proud of ourselves because in this process we showed the world that we have the strength and will necessary to take part in the next stage.”

Druze Women Are Gaining a Voice in Defense

Announcing the establishment of a military institution organized under the name of the “National Guard,” Enas Naim stressed that women will have legal status and will be able to participate under an umbrella that brings everyone together. Enas Naim said: “Our women are ready to join an organized and legal military institution. This is not a symbolic gesture, but a true reflection of women’s role in defense and organization.”

Conveying the message of Sweida’s women to the conference, political activist Enas Naim underlined that the women of Sweida possess not only practical involvement in the field but also an intellectual and spiritual vision that demands the elevation of their status and the activation of their roles in every field.

Enas Naim evaluated the conference as a unique model of integration where no one is excluded; on the contrary, roles are redistributed on the basis of competence and responsibility, and where inclusive participation replaces marginalization or subjugation.