SÎLVA AL-ÎBRAHÎM

Manbij- The General Council of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria approved the 134 articles of the Social Contract on December 12, 2023. “Women and men participated in the drafting of the Social Contract at the same percent,” said Nura Al-Hamid, member of the Preparatory Committee for the Social Contract.

‘Women’s participation was 50 percent’

Nura Al-Hamid emphasized that the Social Contract was drafted within the scope of the Democratic Nation System implemented by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES). “The Social Contract is a constitution for the region. It was drafted to implement a collective decision-making mechanism. The contract guarantees the rights of women and children. Women’s participation in the drafting of the Social Contract and this is a first in the history of North and East Syria.”

 ‘Gains had to be guaranteed’

Emphasizing the importance of building an ethical and political society, Nura Al-Hamid said, “Many issues such as women's participation in leadership positions, their role in building a free life and their rights in all facets of life are included in the contract. The revolution led by women in North and East Syria is a social revolution. Therefore, the gains of the revolution had to be guaranteed. The contract contributes to the consolidation of democracy in society.”

‘The contract aims to resolve the Syrian crisis’

Reminding that the Syrian government refused to establish a dialogue with the AANES and the Syrian Democratic Council for a resolution for the Syrian crisis, Nura Al-Hamid said, “The Social Contract is a constitution that represents the will of the people. This contract aims to resolve the Syrian crisis. Article 133 of the contract says that the contract is subject to amendment if a democratic constitution is agreed upon in Syria.”