Yesterday,  Women Now for Development, The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM), The Syria Campaign, Syrian Civil Society Networks Platform and the Syrian Legal Development Programme, hosted the side event “The Assad Chemical Era: Securing a Future of Accountability and Non-Recurrence in Syria” on the margins of the OPCW Conference of States Parties and the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare. For the first time, Syrian civil society , survivors of chemical weapons groups and Syria’s Permanent Mission to the OPCW — represented by a survivor of chemical attacks — came together on one panel, marking a symbolic step toward more constructive engagement. Speakers: ☘️ Lubna Kanawati – Executive Director, Women Now for Development ☘️ Dr. Salim Namour – Founding Member, Association of Victims of Chemical Weapons ☘️ Dr. Mouna Khaity – Researcher and Human Rights Defender ☘️ Dr. Mohamad Katoub – Permanent Representative of Syria to the OPCW ☘️ Moderator: Mouhanad Sharabati – Syrian Centre for Media and Freedom of Expression Speakers reflected on priority demands for victims, expectations of a future Syrian government and international institutions, the need for coordinated action, and the often-overlooked gendered and long-term impacts of chemical attacks. Syria’s Permanent Representative shared Syria’s new approach to the chemical-weapons file, emphasizing protection of citizens, justice, accountability, and strengthened cooperation with international mechanisms. After the event, the panel visited the Permanent Mission, continuing the dialogue. @SyrianLDP @WomenNowForDev @TheSyriaCmpgn #Syrian_Civil_Society_Networks_Platform