Kawthar Doko: Syria needs constitution representing all components
Kawthar Doko, the Co-Chair of the Syria Future Party, called for the Social Contract experience in the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria to serve as a model for Syria’s future constitution, emphasizing that it reflects the aspirations of the Syrian people.
Amid growing criticism of the so-called “Constitutional Declaration” issued by the Damascus authorities, which many view as failing to reflect Syrian aspirations, the Social Contract of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, issued on December 12, 2023, has emerged as a comprehensive national constitutional proposal. It represents a clear demand rooted in a unique practical experience built on dialogue, consensus, and broad societal participation.
“For over half a century, the Syrian people have suffered from marginalization, denial, and suppression, beginning with the Ba’athist regime and continuing under the Assad regime,” Doko stated.
Doko urged the interim government in Damascus to draw lessons from the experience of the Autonomous Administration in North and East Syria, which has produced a Social Contract that serves as a model constitution for all components, including women and youth.
She criticized the recent “Constitutional Declaration,” describing it as lacking genuine participation from Syrian components and failing to grant women and youth their rightful roles.
Doko affirmed that her party demands a comprehensive constitutional process that includes all political parties and societal components without marginalization or exclusion.
The Social Contract of the Autonomous Administration remains a serious proposal for building a Syrian future based on partnership, pluralism, and justice, in contrast to temporary initiatives that fail to address the essence of the Syrian people’s aspirations or resolve their genuine crises.
ANHA
