June 6, 2023 - This side event of the Brussels VII Conference on The Future Of Syria And The Region aims to shed light on the gravity of the water crisis in Northwest- and Northeast-Syria, to explore its multifaceted impact on local communities (encompassing access to drinking water, agriculture, economy, and health), and to provide a platform to hear directly from local CSOs operating in the area about their expectations towards the EU, EU member states and other international actors.

The session will be presented by a panel of speakers from Synergy for Victims in Northeast Syria, Malva for Culture, Arts, and Education, Sada Youth Team, and Midad organization.

Speakers:

•            Hiba Muhammad, Program Officer Malva for Culture, Arts, and Education.

•            Nadin Taha, Member of Board of Directors of Sada Youth Team.

•            Izzadin Saleh, Co-founder and Executive Director of Synergy Association for Victims.

•            Abdul Salam Hijaz, Executive Director of Midad organization.

Moderated by: Natasha Hall - Senior Fellow at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).