It's notable to me that the Global Health community has not yet engaged on Syria, particularly supporting it's health system recovery after 14 years of war.
I wonder why.
It wasn’t a dream; it is the dream. Happy anniversary to us. 💚💚💚
But I honestly just want to be in Syria 💚
Excited to share I’ve started law school. From post-conflict health policy to pandemic diplomacy to my patented AI-powered resilience platform, I've always worked to build better systems. I'm thrilled to deepen that work and expand its impact through law. Also, pushing for nine.
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16 years later, the end of exile 🇸🇾 💚
I spent 4 years, from in and outside of government, working with so many others to make the world safer from pandemics. We’ve amended the IHRs, secured a high-level meeting at the UN, and established a pandemic fund. Today, the journey ends with the pandemic treaty “Green.” 💚🥹
Syrians continue their effort to lift the pause on U.S. foreign assistance to Syria and humanity. Grateful to Raed AlSaleh of the 4x Nobel Peace Prize nominated White Helmets for joining our humanitarian delegation.
U.S. foreign aid is irreplaceable, and we’re better for it. Let’s stick together.
Using a photo of a veiled woman as a means to make the claim you did is both bullying and islamophobic. Syrians are very aware of the context of the overthrow of the regime. But that regime is completely unjustifiable, even if its first lady didn't wear hijab.
www.dw.com/en/damascus-...
Today, I submitted a summary and assessment of the impacts of Assad regime's war tactics on healthcare and public health to UN colleagues with ideas for reform. I hope it can be a small step towards justice for all Syrians who've suffered immeasurably and a path to Never Again.
In 2025, the 🌍 is not ready to tackle another pandemic threat.
As @theindpanel.bsky.social Co-Chairs found in their last report "No Time to Gamble", the world lacks:
➡️ political leadership
➡️ monitoring and accountability
➡️ equitable access
➡️ preparedness and emergency funding
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Happy New Year! May the new year be bright, light, and full of success and happiness. Let's make 2025 great for ourselves and the world.
There was something similar in Hama today from my understanding
Now that we can speak to each other without fear, I started a family member chat with growing global membership. Everyone circles their place on the family tree to introduce themselves and learn of relatives. The elders send audios saying how much they miss each other.
My heart is so full 🥹💚
Chanukkah Sameach, and Happy Christmas to all those who celebrate! 🎉 🕎 🎅🏻
Let’s get to work :)
New from us at Syria PH Network
See this rapid review of #infectious diseases priorities in #Syria given recent #political changes which affect #vaccination #health & #outbreaks across the country. #IDPs & #returnees are at high risk for #outbreaks
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Thank you, Carolyn!
Freedom isn't free, and Syrians have paid a heavy price to send Bashar al-Assad and his murderous, authoritarian government packing. Syrians have hard work ahead to rebuild their institutions, economy, and security, but the future of Syria must be theirs to decide.
Justice is a process that often takes a long time. But every step towards it is healing and important. Grateful for this.
Thank you, Katri! 🫂
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You really should read this piece by @kshaheen.bsky.social if you haven’t
I close my eyes to sleep and tears stream down anyway. This regime has stolen our loved ones from us and forced us to navigate political and humanitarian turmoil for decades.
Syrians finally have another choice - another chance. We have to help them.
News reports and posts will never allow people to understand what it means to see Hama liberated from the Assad regime.
We worry tomorrow, we always work to hold all power accountable.
But today, only tears and love for all Syrians…because Hama is free.
In December too
Even in America, the extent to which Syrians have been shaped by war is stunning:
-My dad was a Hama Massacre asylee.
-I heard the bombings during the 2006 war
- My family members have been detained, tortured, and killed
-I delivered humanitarian aid in Idlib
It's paralyzing. I need a break.
Only 5 days ago…
The generational aspect of this is mind blowing. My dad was an asylee following the 1982 Hama massacre, and we are in America because of that today. But history repeats itself, and once again my family had to flee for calling for freedom.
How many generations must endure this?
Sitting with my cousins today for Thanksgiving, they described the moment the tanks rolled into our city to crush the Syrian uprising, how they quickly packed whatever they could to calmly leave, and their painful asylum process.
These issues feel far away, but they’re not. 💔
