Rights Defense Initiative
RDI
Rights Defense Initiative (RDI) is an independent, non-profit foundation, dedicated to being a voice for victims, contributing to the establishment of the principles of justice and peaceful coexistence in Syria.
Activities & Reports
65 Civil Organizations Condemn the Arrest of Travelers from Northeast Syria and Call for Protecting Freedom of Movement and Neutralizing Roads from Political Disputes
November 25, 2025
The Syrian organizations signing this statement strongly condemn the repeated detention of civilians traveling to and from areas in Northeast Syria at military checkpoints operated ...
Aleppo Hosts the Seventh Dialogue Session of the “Together for Civil Peace and Social Cohesion” Project
November 2, 2025
In an atmosphere marked by openness and a desire to overcome the repercussions of the past ten years, the city of Aleppo hosted the seventh ...
Southern Syria in Focus: Damascus Hosts the Sixth Session of the “Together for Social Peace and Community Cohesion” Project
October 20, 2025
In a new step towards promoting pathways for justice and peace, the Rights Defense Initiative organized the sixth dialogue session of the “Together for Social ...
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To see Syria as a society governed by transitional justice, founded on the principles of civil peace, coexistence, and the protection of human rights. A society where victims obtain justice, bridges of trust are built among its diverse communities, leading to a more stable and equitable future.



