Considering that the displaced Syrians make up more than half of Syria’s population, including their rights in any future political solution and ensuring that return is not premature or forced, will decisively shape the future of Syria and the region. #WeAreSyria [Thread] 1/
“International community needs a new roadmap for the Syrian process. This report answers the “What now?” question: redraw the political process to make the rights of the displaced Syrians its foundation,” says @MohamadAlsulei1, a SACD trustee. 2/ https://syacd.org/we-are-syria/ 
We Are Syria - Syrian Association for Citizens' Dignity

More than half of Syria’s pre-war population is now displaced. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Syrians1 represent the largest number of forcibly displaced...

https://syacd.org/we-are-syria/
The analysis in this report is based on a large, representative sample; it provides uniquely rich information. SACD’s researchers invested enormous effort in reaching displaced Syrians in various countries, as well as inside Syria. #WeAreSyria 3/
The analysis in this report is based on a large, representative sample; it provides uniquely rich information. SACD’s researchers invested enormous effort in reaching displaced Syrians in various countries, as well as inside Syria. #WeAreSyria 3/
The analysis in this report is based on a large, representative sample; it provides uniquely rich information. SACD’s researchers invested enormous effort in reaching displaced Syrians in various countries, as well as inside Syria. #WeAreSyria 3/
Some 73% survey participants declared that they would return to Syria if the right conditions existed. The overwhelming majority - 80 per cent - were adamant that the security situation has to change for this to be possible. #WeAreSyria 4/
Some 73% survey participants declared that they would return to Syria if the right conditions existed. The overwhelming majority - 80 per cent - were adamant that the security situation has to change for this to be possible. #WeAreSyria 4/
Some 73% survey participants declared that they would return to Syria if the right conditions existed. The overwhelming majority - 80 per cent - were adamant that the security situation has to change for this to be possible. #WeAreSyria 4/
If this percentage is applied to the total number of displaced persons, this suggests more than 9 million people are prepared to exercise their right to a safe, voluntary and dignified return to their homes in Syria. #WeAreSyria 5/
Internally displaced Syrians are most interested in returning to their homes under the right conditions: 92% of the IDPs participating in this study expressed this view. 62% of refugees wish to return if the conditions for return they aspire are fulfilled. #WeAreSyria 6/
Three-quarters of displaced Syrians want to see a comprehensive political solution guaranteeing their rights before feeling safe to return. The passage of time without a political settlement is making return seem less possible for most of the displaced. #WeAreSyria 7/
Three-quarters of displaced Syrians want to see a comprehensive political solution guaranteeing their rights before feeling safe to return. The passage of time without a political settlement is making return seem less possible for most of the displaced. #WeAreSyria 7/
Three-quarters of displaced Syrians want to see a comprehensive political solution guaranteeing their rights before feeling safe to return. The passage of time without a political settlement is making return seem less possible for most of the displaced. #WeAreSyria 7/
Security-related reasons were the largest cause of displacement throughout the years of the conflict. Security reasons were the most prominent cause of departures in 2012 - 98 per cent; this percentage fell only slightly to 94 per cent in 2018. #WeAreSyria 8/
Security concerns are the biggest barrier to return. 90% of participants cited feeling unsafe as one of the main reasons for their original displacement. Different aspects of security dominated the five main conditions for a safe, voluntary and dignified return. #WeAreSyria 9/
The number one priority for the large majority of study participants – 73% relates to the need to reform the security sector and curb its powers over civilian life. 82% of these respondents called for the complete dismantling of the current security services. #WeAreSyria 10/
More than 81% of the participants who wish to return identified the “departure of the regime with all its key figures” as an essential condition for return; 12% were satisfied with the “departure of the head of the Syrian regime”. #WeAreSyria 11/
84% of the study participants who wish to return want to see compulsory military recruitment either cancelled or suspended for at least 5 years. #WeAreSyria 12/
The fate of detainees was a priority for 64 per cent of the displaced. #WeAreSyria 13/
Both refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) lack access to appropriate independent information about the real conditions in their places of origin. #WeAreSyria 14/ https://syacd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SACD_WE_ARE_SYRIA_EN.pdf
While 87% stated that they had the information they needed for returns decisions, only some 20% said they knew about critical returns procedures that most of them then found to be barriers to return. #WeAreSyria 15/
The displaced feel most settled in Europe; the responses in other countries vary greatly, but appear to be linked to the degree of acceptance and permanence Syrians are afforded in each place. #WeAreSyria 16/
The displaced feel most settled in Europe; the responses in other countries vary greatly, but appear to be linked to the degree of acceptance and permanence Syrians are afforded in each place. #WeAreSyria 16/
The displaced feel most settled in Europe; the responses in other countries vary greatly, but appear to be linked to the degree of acceptance and permanence Syrians are afforded in each place. #WeAreSyria 16/
Economic conditions were the fifth priority for returns decisions. Conditions for return related to the “economic situation”, were chosen by 58 per cent of the studies participants. #WeAreSyria 17/
Social connections and family ties have always been extremely important to Syrians. More than 71% of the study participants chose the option of “the return of displaced relatives and acquaintances” as a condition for return. #WeAreSyria 18/
As it is evident from the survey, the majority of Syria’s displaced see a political settlement as a core component of their ability to return home, but two-thirds see this chance to return slipping away as the peace process drags on. #WeAreSyria 19/
You can follow @SyrianACD.
Tip: mention @twtextapp on a Twitter thread with the keyword “unroll” to get a link to it.

Latest Threads Unrolled:
Those who think consciousness raising & movement building are disconnected, or even a distraction from electoral politics have not paid attention to the history of social change.In this thread, we
Read more
The 2020s will be known as the Remote Work decadeA few predictions of what is likely to emerge[ a thread ] Third Space: Office and Working from Home will
Read more
1/29: Have you ever had a concept explained to you that helps frame complex issues you’ve been wrestling with and opens your eyes to new possibilities? A concept that I
Read more
By continuing to use the site, you are consenting to the use of cookies as explained in our Cookie Policy to improve your experience.