Alevi Community · Human Rights
Association for Human Rights in Syria
AHRS is a non-profit organization that supports the Alevi community in Syria and raises international awareness about human rights violations. We document abuses, advocate for justice, and provide the diaspora with access to legal and humanitarian resources.
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Our work and resources
From documentation and reports to news, events, and legal support — everything AHRS makes available to the community.
“Yaratılanı hoş gör Yaratandan ötürü”
Love the created for the sake of the Creator — every human being carries inherent worth and dignity.
Haji Bektash Veli
Alevi-Bektashi tradition · 13th century
What we do
Our Mission
Documentation
We document acts of violence committed by state and pro-regime groups against Alawites and other minorities in Syria.
Victim Support
We provide humanitarian and legal assistance to victims and their families affected by violence and displacement.
Community Protection
We advocate for the protection of community rights and the preservation of cultural and religious identity.
What guides us
Our Principles
Opposition to Destruction of Unity
We oppose any actions designed to cause ethnic or religious harm and work to prevent the fragmentation of Syrian society.
Right to Self-Determination
We uphold every community's right to determine its own path of development, free from coercion or violence.
Protection of Identity
We defend the right of all communities to freely express and practice their religious and cultural identity.