In Baghdida (widely recognised as Iraq’s largest Christian city and a historic centre of Syriac Christianity) a three-day youth festival brought together more than 700 young Christians under the theme “In the Footsteps of Saint Francis.” Through prayer, fellowship and...

On the night of 5 August and the dawn of 6 August 2014, we spent the entire night awake, standingon the roof of the seminary, listening to threats and warnings that our region would soon beinvaded and occupied by members of the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham...

At the Socio-Cultural Syriac Association, we recognise that many members of our community came to Australia as refugees seeking safety, stability, and peace after enduring years of conflict, persecution, and hardship in their countries of origin. We are deeply...

This is a topic that has captured our community for decades. We have debated it, discussed it, and argued over it extensively. At times the conversations have been meaningful, but too often they have led nowhere. Perhaps it is time to accept a simple reality: There...

Over the past decade, many members of our association arrived in Australia as refugees, not in search of a better lifestyle, but in search of safety. They came from Iraq, from places where basic rights were uncertain and, at times, non-existent. In Australia, they...

In recent years, it has become clear that the relationship between religious institutions and civil work in our communities requires serious and responsible reconsideration. With every new community step, a recurring question almost always emerges: What will be the...

Today marks nine years since the establishment of the Socio-Cultural Syriac Association. Nine years of work, ideas, experiences, challenges, and achievements, made possible by members of our community who believed that the voice of the community matters, and that...

By: Researcher Amal Fouad Hanoosh We often hear the phrase, “Not every male is a man,” and it raises an equally important question: “Is every woman truly feminine?” These questions invite us to reflect on the difference between biological concepts and value-based...

Our community is an extension to an ancient civilization rooted deep in history, with origins in Mesopotamia where the first human civilizations were born. Throughout history, our people have been distinguished by strong values such as faith, family, respect for work,...

Australia is internationally recognised for its strong humanitarian settlement program and its long-standing commitment to supporting refugees and humanitarian entrants to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity. Settlement policies are designed to support...