Inevitability of Change Requires Syrians to Rationalize State-Building
December 23, 2024, 11:51 am

Inevitability of Change Requires Syrians to Rationalize State-Building

أحمد منصور

Amidst the momentum of media, political, intellectual, and social events on the Syrian scene, it is essential to emphasize the necessity of releasing the fundamental rights that are a legitimate and legal entitlement for certain segments and individuals of Syrian society, who have been deprived of them for decades under unsubstantiated pretexts and justifications. In a country with institutions and laws, both have become paralyzed in favor of inciting strife and problems, ensuring—according to the thinking of obsolete regimes—the protection of power entities and their gains, their continuity, and their monopoly on authority, decision-making, and national wealth.

A wide range of Syrian society, including individuals, groups, and components, are deprived of their civil rights, including the right to obtain personal identification cards, passports, and other civil status documents.

Therefore, it is imperative to support the right of all individuals in society, without exception—men and women—to enjoy their full civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights as equal citizens in a state governed by citizenship and law. No entity should deprive any citizen of their right to equality and justice under the constitution and law, which includes the right to employment, career advancement, work, trade, participation in public life, and access to all state services.

Human rights and citizenship form a fundamental pillar for initiating the process of state-building and its institutions, beginning with the protection of the right to life for all and the freedom of expression and choice, as well as participation in national decision-making. This includes the right to run for office and vote in a free and fair framework, in addition to the freedom of assembly and protest, and the establishment of associations and civil institutions, among other fundamental rights.

The role of the state is to provide public services and support the most vulnerable groups, such as families, the elderly, people with disabilities, women, youth, and children. The duties of citizens include respecting human rights, honoring the constitution and the law, and respecting all citizens, while actively participating in building and developing the state and its institutions. It is fundamental that there is no authority above the authority of the people, as expressed in the social contract and the constitution, which should inherently protect and respect the choices and expressions of Syrians in determining their national identity in Syria.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”