We could not be more proud! Mohamad al-Junde from Syria wins this year’s International #ChildrensPeacePrize for his tireless efforts to ensure rights for Syrian refugee children. The Center for Environmental and Social Development and manyContinue reading
Category: ADVOCACY
Journalists and activists risk their lives everyday by publishing photos, videos, and stories about what is unfolding in Syria and in the Middle East. Multiple former prisoners have recalled the torment and abuse they experienced while inside these prisons. Videos of torture and executions have emerged from political prisoners and rights activists alike.
A few of our members have been arrested and some even killed in Syria, as they supported freedom and dreams of creating a new culture in the Middle East. CESD has conducted research and written articles in support of the protection of activists and political prisoners in the Middle East and North Africa against dictatorships. We have organized protests in support of human rights in the MENA region, and continue to write declarations for the release of political prisoners who are being held unjustly and face extreme abuse at the hands of guards
We Are Not Silent
Directed by: Issam Khoury UN Headquarters, New York, NY Sep 20th,2017
Times Square Protest
The United States Congress overwhelmingly voted to slap sanctions on the Syrian regime of President Bashar Al-Assad, as well as their Iranian backers, receiving support from both sides of the House By: Issam Khoury ETCC,Continue reading
Americans Stand With Syrians
US activists discuss a safe-zone in Syria to protect citizens from continuous shelling and bombings This video is part of a protest against the Assad regime, held in New York, NY, on Oct 24th,Continue reading
Sen. Joe Lieberman
Message from Sen. Joe Lieberman to the people of Syria Sep 20,2017 Directed by: Issam Khoury Joseph Isadore Lieberman (born February 24, 1942) is a retired American politician and attorney who was a United StatesContinue reading
The ‘Free Syrian & Iran’ Rally 2017
The ‘Free Syrian & Iran’ Rally United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY Sep 20,2017 Directed by: Issam Khoury Join the ETCC team, and work with us to uncover the truth during the worst humanitarianContinue reading
Dr. Robert Stearns
Message from priest Dr. Robert Stearns to the Syrian people Directed by Issam Khoury Sep 21, 2017 Join the ETCC team, and work with us to provide relief during the biggest humanitarian crisis of ourContinue reading
The ‘Free Syrian & Iran’ Rally
Iranian and Syrian activists and American non-profit organizations invite those who are frustrated with the lack of human rights for Iranians and Syrians to join in support of the “Free Syrian & Iran Rally.” ScheduledContinue reading
Another Life
Despite severe lack of supplies and medical equipment inside Syria, prosthetic materials are made for those who have lost limbs during the bloodshed and bombings August 15, 2017 Filmed by: Amer Alnasser Edited by: RoyContinue reading