Ukrainian human rights defenders made a visit to Syria to support the local civil society. Their delegation visited the Sednaya prison, mass grave sites, met with former prisoners and government officials, and discussed cooperation between civil society and the authorities. An important aspect of the visit was a workshop for Ukrainian and Syrian human rights defenders, where issues of holding Russian leadership accountable and cooperation on the path to democratization of the state apparatus were discussed.
The visit of Ukrainian human rights defenders to Syria is an important step in promoting democratic changes and protecting human rights in a region that has long been plagued by war and human rights violations.