Arab Spring is Not Over

A boy born in a political prison in Syria sees the outside world for the first time as Assad's brutal regime falls. Today is a rebirth for him and the whole nation. Syrians like me who fought hard for democracy now need the world to unite on their side to make the Arab Spring finally blossom. Let's amplify Syrian voices to make sure they are at the center of world leaders' ongoing political debates! Born in a cell, this three-year-old has never been to a park or played with friends. His childhood was stolen by Assad, just like the Syrian people's -- my people's -- freedom, dreams and even lives.Today - 14 years after we first rose up against Assad's brutal oppression - I and my fellow citizens celebrate the end of the regime, freeing many who were locked in dark cells for wanting democracy.The world now has a once-in-decades opportunity to help Syrians restore what we sacrificed so immensely for - peace and democracy. World leaders are weighing their next steps. Sign now and we'll make sure they hear directly from Syrian voices calling for urgent support for a path to democracy in Syria!

A boy born in a political prison in Syria sees the outside world for the first time as Assad's brutal regime falls. Today is a rebirth for him and the whole nation. Syrians like me who fought hard for democracy now need the world to unite on their side to make the Arab Spring finally blossom. Let's amplify Syrian voices to make sure they are at the center of world leaders' ongoing political debates! JOIN NOW Dear friends, Born in a cell, this three-year-old has never been to a park or played with friends. His childhood was stolen by Assad, just like the Syrian people's -- my people's -- freedom, dreams and even lives. Today - 14 years after we first rose up against Assad's brutal oppression - I and my fellow citizens celebrate the end of the regime, freeing many who were locked in dark cells for wanting democracy. The world now has a once-in-decades opportunity to help Syrians restore what we sacrificed so immensely for - peace and democracy. World leaders are weighing their next steps. Sign now and we'll make sure they hear directly from Syrian voices calling for urgent support for a path to democracy in Syria! Don't miss the chance - restore peace and democracy in Syria History has taught us that democratic revolutions don't simply end with the fall of tyranny. Now that the Syrian people have overthrown the Assad regime, we have a chance to finally get things right -- to build a free, inclusive, and democratic country. For that to happen, we need world leaders need to help us by bringing urgent aid to those who are starving, helping reunite families, and offering their support in building our new political project. They're making decisions now, so we need to act fast. Sign and share now, and Avaaz will make sure they hear our call! Don't miss the chance - restore peace and democracy in Syria Since the beginning of the democratic uprising, the Avaaz movement has stood shoulder to shoulder with Syrians resisting Assad's brutal regime. We rushed aid across the border and supported the heroes who dived into collapsed buildings to find survivors. We amplified Syrian families' call for justice. This is the day we fought so hard for: let's hold onto it together to build a better future. Mohamad, Ting, John, Antonia, Abdelrahman, Nate and the rest of the Avaaz team More information: Tears of joy and sadness as 'disappeared' Syrians emerge from Assad's prisons (The Guardian) Syrian opposition leader calls for 18 month transition period before elections (Reuters) After decades of brutal rule, Bashar al-Assad's regime has been toppled. Here's what you need to know (CNN) Syrians around the world celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad (Al Jazeera) I wept and wept as I watched the Syrian regime fall. At last, I have a home again (The Guardian - Opinion)

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