Guide on Claiming Housing, Land, and Property Rights for Syrian Women

Background

The Amal Center for Advocacy and Recovery, in partnership with «Synergy for Justice», issued a practical guide to support Syrian women, particularly the families of the forcibly disappeared and survivors of detention, in protecting, reclaiming, and exercising their rights to housing, property, and use. The guide was developed based on a legal review and field consultations with lawyers, experts, and survivors.

Key Topics

• Identification of six main legal challenges: loss of documentation, lack of property registration, property seizure, limited access to fair judiciary, cost of legal representation, and lack of rights awareness.
• Fact sheets and practical steps for preserving evidence, legal powers of attorney, and civil records, as well as documenting and registering events.
• Guidance on using available judicial and administrative mechanisms inside Syria and, where possible, in host countries.

Practical Recommendations

• Collect civil records, title deeds, and powers of attorney, and store secure digital copies.
• Register civil events and property promptly, and minimize risks through certified legal authorizations.
• Integrate the issue of housing and property restitution into any future transitional justice process and compensation programs.

“The guide sets out clear and actionable pathways to enable women to protect their housing and property rights, turning legal knowledge into practical steps.”

Download and Access

Read the full Arabic guide: 📖 Download “Guide on Claiming Housing, Land, and Property Rights”

Read the English version

To access the English version of the guide: 📖 Download “Claiming Housing, Land and Property Rights” (EN)