Mohammad Ghamira, a New Victim of Torture in Syria: An Investigation Is Not Enough; Effective Guarantees of Non-Recurrence Are Needed The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) condemns the death of Mohammad Ghamira as a result of torture at Al-Haffa Police Station. It also expresses its grave concern over continued use of […] The post Mohammad Ghamira, a New Victim of Torture in…
About SCM: The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM), is an independent, non-governmental, and non-profit civil society organization founded in 2004. It works to achieve justice, defend human rights, promote media freedom, support civil society, and encourage active citizenship. SCM has gained extensive experience in combating impunity and strengthening the rule of […] The post…
Judicial Independence in Syria’s Transition An assessment of persistent executive influence on the structure and functioning of the judiciary This report examines the overreach affecting judicial authority and judicial independence in Syria during the transitional period following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024. It presents and analyzes the procedures, decisions, and […]…
Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) is an independent non-governmental, non-profit organization. We seek to build a society that guarantees freedom of expression and belief, human rights, and justice. Our vision is a democratic world based on justice, freedom, equality, and respect for human rights and dignity. Within the framework of the […] The post Trainer in Digital Safety…
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) is a non-governmental, non-profit independent organisation, registered in France in 2004, governed by a non-remunerated board. It has held a special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 2011. SCM’s vision is for a world based on freedom, justice, […] The post Advocacy Officer appeared…
30 July 2026. The International Federation for Human RIghts (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, along with the undersigned members of IFEX and civil society partners, appeal to the Tunisian authorities to stop imprisoning journalists and human rights defenders in […] The post Tunisia: Appeal…
Within the framework of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression’s efforts to support transitional justice processes in Syria and enhance their inclusivity and representation, the Center is implementing a project aimed at developing policy recommendations that strengthen the participation of young women and men (aged 18–29) in transitional justice processes and legal […] The post Call…
Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) is an independent non-governmental non-profit organization. We seek to build a society that guarantees freedom of expression and belief, human rights, and justice. Our vision is a democratic world based on justice, freedom, equality, and respect for human rights and dignity. Within the framework of the […] The post Administrative Affairs…
A Pro Forma Hearing Held on 15 July 2026 Precedes the Expected Commencement of Substantive Trial Hearings Before Dutch Courts in September. Paris, 20 July 2026 On 15 July 2026, the District Court of Rotterdam in the Netherlands held a Pro Forma Hearing, marking an important procedural step toward the commencement of substantive trial proceedings […] The post Dutch Judiciary Paves the Way for the…
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) continues to stand with victims, survivors of torture and ill-treatment, and their families, and renews its commitment to continue documenting these violations and supporting efforts aimed at uncovering the truth, achieving justice and accountability, and […] The post Press…
