Start Point focuses on advancing human rights in conflict-ridden Syria. We assist marginalized communities like IDPs, advocating for justice and supporting victims of abuse. Collaborating with local defenders, we extend critical assistance to victims of rights abuses, particularly focusing on those affected by forced disappearances, torture, sexual violence, and displacement. We further conduct advocacy campaigns aimed at transformative changes, prioritizing inclusivity, and sustainable peace.
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Sweden, Turkey, Syria
Start Point
Syria, Turkey, Sweden
We support communities from:
2014
Operating since
19
Volunteers
3
Staff Members
2500
Refugees Supported
Advocacy and campaigning, Educational training, Refugee community building support, Mental health support
Access to justice, Civic and political participation, Freedom of expression, Digital rights, Women’s rights
Our activities:
Our focus:
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HIGHLIGHTS
"Our greatest success lies in earning the trust of torture survivors and communities. Their active participation in therapy, sharing sensitive stories of trauma and sexual violence, showcases our impactful rapport. This fosters healing, empowerment, and vital documentation, aligning with our commitment to human rights and lasting change in conflict-ridden Syria."
Start Point on Taking The Lead
Why is the Taking The Lead network important to you?
"The Taking the Lead Network facilitates global connections with inspiring refugee-led organisations, enabling learning from their experiences and resistance. Engaging in collective change-making and acquiring skills to address pressing challenges are vital components of our involvement."
With more funding and resources, our organisation could...
"scale projects, and implement innovative solutions. We could further ensure wise allocation, designing projects collaboratively with communities for impactful, sustainable outcomes."
A shift from negative to positive narratives about refugees would lead to...
"empowerment, dignity, responsive policies, and inclusive communities."
If refugees could influence decisions that affect them, it would mean...
"a positive shift that empowers empathy, combats hate, fosters integration, and dismantles biases, thus fostering cooperation, shared goals, and societal transformation."
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OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE