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Deir ez-Zor- The system based on democracy in North and East Syria has united people from all nationalities, religions and ethnic groups, especially women, together to rebuild a common life.

Women living in Deir ez-Zor Canton, one of the seven cantons of North and East Syria, have strengthened themselves in all facets of life, including politics, economy and military from which they were excluded, by participating in education programs.

 ‘Women are capable of overcoming all obstacles and challenges’

In the canton, education programs have been provided for women to promote women’s political participation. In an interview with NuJINHA, Soha Al-Said, member of the Young Women’s Union, gave information about the education programs for women. “Women play a leading role in the construction of societies,” she said. “Women should be strong in all facets of life, including politics, economy and social life. They should play a leading role to protect themselves from all kinds of policies against them.”

Women now participate in all decision-making positions thanks to the education programs, Soha Al-Said added. “The education programs are very important for women to participate in politics. The education programs help women to improve their self-confidence and become leading figures in society. Despite all the attempts to marginalize and oppress women, women are capable of overcoming all the obstacles and challenges.”

‘Education programs raise awareness among women’

Hatice Al Abdullah, press officer at the Eastern Deir ez-Zor Assembly, thinks that the education programs in Deir ez-Zor raise awareness among women. “They raise awareness about the importance of women's roles in politics, decision-making positions and resolving the Syrian crisis. In order to build a fairer and developed society, women should gain experiences in politics, education and art and culture. They should improve themselves to actively participate in all decision-making processes.”