The Day After Organization, a partner of the Syrian Legal Platform, supported by the Stiftung-Ebert-Friedrich Foundation, has released a report entitled “Exploitation Mechanisms: Economic and Social Changes in Syria during the Conflict.”
According to UN statistics, almost half the Syrian population has left their homes, first and foremost as a result of violations committed by the Syrian regime, as well as by numerous other parties throughout Syria. The regime is attempting to promote the return of refugees as it continues its violations against civilians inside Syria.
This study examines the experiences of 200 male and female detainees released from Adra Prison, who were more fortunate than others to arrive in Adra prison after an arrest experience during which they were subjected to several types of violations.
This report gives a basic understanding of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Syria, particularly in prison facilities. It starts with a historical context providing information on the history of SGBV in Syria and focuses on the types of SGBV committed against detainees in Syrian prisons