An honoring ceremony for journalists and activists of the Syrian revolution at the Opera House in Damascus.
In coordination with the Ministry of Information, the organizations "Violet" and "Action For Humanity" held an honoring ceremony for distinguished journalists and activists who played an influential role in conveying the truths and realities throughout the years of the revolution.
The ceremony, held at the Opera House, honored over 800 journalists and activists, showcasing the experiences of several media personnel during media coverage, and the challenges they faced in conveying the truth about the crimes of the former regime. Documentary materials about these crimes were presented, shedding light on the role of journalists in conveying the various stages of the Syrian revolution until liberation and the fall of the Assad regime. Photos of journalists who were martyred while performing their media duties were also displayed.
In a speech delivered by the Director of Media Relations at the Ministry of Information, Ali Al-Rifai, he emphasized that the free Syrian media was not just a reporter of events, but the conscience and weapon of the nation against tyranny. It engaged in the forefront from day one, committed to conveying the truth, free speech, and the voice of the people despite various attempts at deception.
Al-Rifai stated: "The journalists of the revolution carried the responsibility of revealing the truth, documenting massacres, exposing war crimes, and conveying the suffering of Syrians to the global human conscience."
Al-Rifai emphasized the current ministry's support for press freedom and media personnel in conveying free speech, standing by them, protecting and enhancing the role of media in exposing truths and countering misinformation campaigns.
The ceremony was attended by the Ministers of Information, Interior, and Agriculture, the Governor of Damascus, the Qatari Ambassador to Damascus, the Head of the Women's Affairs Office in Syria, and many representatives of media and popular activities.
