BUILDING CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL AWARENESS
FFC’s governance approach focuses on empowering civil society, promoting legal literacy, and fostering participatory, accountable governance in post-conflict contexts. Through our projects, we strengthened understanding of constitutional principles, governance systems, and justice frameworks among activists, lawyers, youth, and community leaders. By delivering interactive workshops and establishing governance units that facilitated collaboration between local authorities, social activists, and community representatives, these initiatives enhanced civic engagement, fostered dialogue, and built foundations for sustainable democratic reform and accountability.
TOWARD A CONSTITUTIONAL CULTURE AND RULE OF LAW IN SYRIA
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SYRIAN LEGAL CENTER FOR STUDIES AND RESEARCH
This project aimed to deepen Syrian civil society’s understanding of constitutional principles, governance
systems, and the rule of law, while promoting civic engagement and legal literacy. Over 37 workshops across Lebanon and Syria, 540 participants explored constitutional concepts, international governance models, and transitional justice frameworks.
Through interactive discussions, team-based exercises, and presentations of the draft Syrian constitution, participants enhanced their capacity to advocate for legal rights, promote inclusive governance, and foster civic dialogue. The initiative strengthened awareness of human rights and freedoms in post-conflict Syria, emphasizing accountability, participatory approaches, and civic responsibility.
Key lessons included the need for longer workshops for dense legal content, the value of simulations and storytelling to engage diverse learning styles, and the importance of tailoring sessions on complex topics such as federalism or transitional justice. Participants highlighted the practical benefits of the project for activism and broader civic education, advocating for its integration into national curricula.
Aligned with FFC’s mission, the project empowered communities, advanced democratic governance,
and promoted sustainable legal reform, paving the way for continued inclusive participation and civic engagement in Syria.
LOCATION
Beirut and Bekaa (Lebanon), As-Suwayda, Northern Syria, and Homs (Syria)
DURATION
Oct 2022 – Jul 2025
BENEFICIARIES
540 individuals
CONSTITUTIONAL LITERACY & CIVIC EDUCATION PROJECT SYRIA & LEBANON
Implemented across four regions in Syria and Lebanon, the Constitutional Literacy & Civic Education project delivered 17 intensive workshops designed to enhance civil society actors’ understanding of constitutional principles, governance systems, and justice frameworks. Participants gained in-depth knowledge of constitutional debates, comparative governance models, and democratic reform processes.
Through interactive discussions, group exercises, and practical examples, civil society actors strengthened their capacity to engage in civic dialogue and advocate for inclusive governance.
A key output of the initiative was the establishment of three governance units bringing together local authorities, community representatives, and social activists. These units created sustainable platforms for collaboration, ensuring civic actors remain actively involved in governance while promoting accountability, transparency, and participation.
The project laid the foundation for bottom-up democratic reform by equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage meaningfully in governance and rule-of-law processes within post-conflict contexts, fostering long-term civic engagement and empowerment.