“We dared to dream but we will not regret dignity”
It is not just a phrase, it's the story of a suppressed people and an exceptional revolution.
March 2021 marked the 10 year milestone of our revolution in Syria. Here is a summary of our activity and how you can still get involved.
We will not forget. We will not forgive. And we will keep fighting.
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The first time part of the phrase, ‘We dared to dream and will not regret dignity’ was shared, was on wall graffiti in Daraa, Syria.
The words spoke to Waad, who was inspired by its meaning, describing the fight and hope of each revolutionary who has been using their voice for the past 10 years for Syria.
In February 2020, Waad adapted the phrase and it was specially embroidered in Arabic on her dress for the Oscars last year.
For the 10 year anniversary it was turned into a Facebook Frame for people around the world to use as a way to show their solidarity.
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SALEM’S PAINTINGS
“The paint brush and pen have always been my peaceful weapon, through which I reflect the face of our civilization and the most important principles of our revolution in the right to express opinions freely.””
The sharing of the phrase did not stop there. Salem al-Atrash, who you will recognise from For Sama film with Afraa and their children, took paintbrush to paper for a very special project for some of our supporters.
These supporters have been with us since the beginning, using their global platforms to shine a light on For Sama film and the work we are doing at Action For Sama.
Salem created beautiful, bespoke paintings with a special message from Waad, which were posted to friends of the campaign: Emilia Clarke, Kit Harrington, Alex Baldwin, Josh O’Connor, Annie Mac, Stacey Dooley, Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt.
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READ, WATCH + LISTEN
During this commemorative time, Waad, Hamza and Afraa took part in various discussions and media moments to help further the discussion about the prolonged conflict, and to continue to raise awareness about the Syrian cause. Take a look through them here…
Waad reports for Channel 4 News, speaking to some of the other 12 million who were also forced from their homes, including Afraa.
They talk about their personal reflections on the revolution.
Seven Syrian activists, including Waad, imagine what their world would look like today had Bashar al-Assad stepped down in 2011.
Video by our friends at The Syria Campaign.
Syrian British Council DISCUSSION
Former Idlb Health Director, Dr Munzer Khalil, is interviewed on ITV News for the 10 year anniversary of the Syrian revolution. Muzner currently lives in the Midlands but he has recurring nightmares about his Syria, his homeland.
