Syrian minister calls for constitutional equality
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Hind Kabawat, Syria’s Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, publicly asked the Syrian government to enshrine equality for all citizens in the country’s constitution.
Kabawat, who is Christian, made the appeal while in Rome meeting with Pope Francis. She believes that guaranteeing equal rights will encourage religious minorities to remain in Syria. Kabawat explained that a lack of constitutional protections contributes to emigration among religious minorities in Syria.
She said the government needs to demonstrate inclusivity to prevent further population loss. The minister argued that a revised constitution should offer clear protections for all Syrians, regardless of their faith. She hopes the Syrian regime will address this issue to foster a more stable and diverse society.
