Syrica Justice and Accountability Centre

The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) is a leading Syrian human rights organization dedicated to justice and accountability in Syria. Its main goal is to hold perpetrators accountable and address the grievances of victims to promote lasting peace. SJAC collects documentation of human rights violations from various sources, stores it in a secure database, and analyzes it with legal expertise and big data methods.

SJAC offers a variety of services, including the documentation of human rights violations, conducting investigations and building cases, searching for missing persons, and monitoring court proceedings. Additionally, the organization is engaged in developing technologies for human rights and building the capacity of human rights defenders worldwide. A notable example of their technological innovation is the development of the open-source database software "Bayanat," which allows human rights activists to securely store and analyze evidence.

The mission of SJAC is to create meaningful justice and accountability for Syria. The organization strives to hold perpetrators of human rights violations accountable and address the concerns of victims, thereby contributing to lasting peace. SJAC places great importance on transparency, integrity, and adherence to international human rights standards.

SJAC is committed to finding sustainable solutions to the challenges in Syria through the use of modern technologies and collaboration with international justice mechanisms. The organization works closely with national and international law enforcement agencies to collect and analyze evidence of war crimes. Furthermore, SJAC supports local communities and organizations in Syria to strengthen their capacities in the field of human rights.

SJAC is actively monitoring court proceedings related to universal jurisdiction and documenting all Syria-related criminal proceedings worldwide. The organization is also working on producing reports on human rights violations in Syria and supporting the search for missing persons in areas formerly controlled by ISIS. By providing training and resources, SJAC promotes the development of human rights organizations worldwide.

With a dedicated team of lawyers, human rights activists, and IT experts, predominantly consisting of Syrians, SJAC tirelessly advocates for the protection of human rights and the promotion of justice in Syria.

1. https://syriaaccountability.org/
2. https://syriaaccountability.org/about/
3. https://syriaaccountability.org/who-we-are/
4. https://syriaaccountability.org/what-we-do/
5. https://syriaaccountability.org/database/