Mouaz Moustafa

Executive Director of @SyrianETF

[Syrian Emergency Task Force @syrianetf]

Last week, Rabbi Henry Hamra, founding member of the Jewish Heritage in Syria Foundation (JHS) @JHS_Foundation, partner of SETF, delivered a speech outside the United Nations during a rally organized by the Syrian-American community. Alongside Executive Director Mouaz Moustafa, Hamra discussed the importance of Jewish cultural preservation and a peaceful, prosperous, and united Syria that can rebuild the damage of the former regime.

[Syrian Emergency Task Force @syrianetf]

This week, SETF went to visit the Conway Morning Rotary Club to share updates from Syria and the hope we have for its future.

This community has followed and supported our work in Syria for nearly a decade, especially our humanitarian and education programs. Now, they are coming together once again for a Soup for Syria event this fall, with the goal of helping us raise the funds needed for our education programs.

We’re thankful for a community that continues to stand with Syria and its children. ❤️🇸🇾

[Mouaz Moustafa @SoccerMouaz]

Well deserved @margbrennan

[James W. Foley Legacy Foundation @JamesFoleyFund]

PRESS RELEASE: ANNOUNCING THE 2027 JAMES W. FOLEY FREEDOM AWARD HONOREES

The Foley Foundation is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2027 James W. Foley Freedom Awards, whose moral courage has advanced human freedom, press freedom, and justice.

American Hostage Freedom Award- Ambassador William J. "Bill" Burns

World Press Freedom Award- Margaret Brennan @margbrennan

Humanitarian Award - Adrienne Arsht @adriennearsht

Robert A. Levinson Excellence in Government Service Award - U.S. Government Post-Recovery Support Program:
• Colonel (Dr.) Ana Elizabeth Markelz
• Dr. Young Hoang
• Jeremy Cassano
• Carolee Walker @Carolee_Walker

As @FoleyDi shared, “Moral courage is the courage to persist when hope seems distant, to advocate when the stakes are high, and to stand with families during their darkest hours.”

This year's honorees embody that spirit through their leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving others.

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/mUT7GLfyYw

[Haaretz.com @haaretzcom]

Editorial | Israel's occupation of Syria is starting to mirror the West Bank https://t.co/7vzghgzLY7

[Mouaz Moustafa @SoccerMouaz]

@kenaviba @RepJoeWilson These are his staff I was referring to his staff in the post

[Mouaz Moustafa @SoccerMouaz]

Congressman @RepJoeWilson has stood on the right side of history throughout the Syrian Revolution and has been the only member of congress I can think of who stands with Tunisian Democracy, and has been a stalwart supporter of Ukraine against war criminal Putin. I want to recognize his entire amazing staff that humbly, and with pure intentions have helped make the world a better place and supported democracy all over the world. Some of my dearest friends 🥰

[Mouaz Moustafa @SoccerMouaz]

@SukritGanesh @syrianetf It is al Sharaa

[Mouaz Moustafa @SoccerMouaz]

Great and well organized rally welcoming the Syrian president to New York for his speech at the United Nations, Syrians from every faith in Syria’s beautiful mosaic took part. Together building a new democratic, untied, and prosperous #Syria @syrianetf

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

War damage in the Syrian city of Palmyra could take years before archaeological excavation missions receive permits to resume work there, a local official said.

Local visitors and tourists have been slowly returning to the city since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.

[Hind Kabawat @hind_kabawat]

I am deeply grateful for France’s support in the case involving my classmate and friend, Mazen Dabbagh, who is also my children’s teacher at École Française in Damasvud.

[Rasha Al Aqeedi @RashaAlAqeedi]

@SoccerMouaz @RepJoeWilson He's one of the nicest people I've ever met. Great staff too.

[Joanna Wren @1962Wren]

Yeah we know....and we won't forgive him for it...

[David S. @DavidS_Liberdad]

Syria is re emerging! And for all those complaining about inequality, this is private money most likely from expats.

[Jean-Baptiste Faivre @JBaptisteFaivre]

J’ai été honoré de rencontrer à #Damas la famille de Mazen et Patrick Dabbagh ainsi que ses avocates.

Mazen, franco-syrien, conseiller principal d’éducation au Lycée français Charles de Gaulle, et son fils Patrick, ont été enlevés en novembre 2013 par les services de renseignements du régime de Bachar al-Assad, puis déclarés décédés en 2018 sans que la famille puisse avoir accès à leurs dépouilles.

Grâce à l'engagement de la famille, soutenue par des acteurs de la société civile, la justice française a pu agir et, pour la première fois, condamner à perpétuité trois hauts responsables de l'ancien régime pour complicité de crimes contre l’humanité et crimes de guerre.

Une commémoration émouvante de la disparition de Mazen et Patrick Dabbagh a été organisée au Lycée français de Damas en présence de la ministre des affaires sociales @hind_kabawat .

La France s’honore de son attachement indéfectible à la lutte contre l’impunité en Syrie.

Elle continuera de soutenir la recherche de la vérité et de la #justice pour Mazen et Patrick comme pour toutes les victimes de la répression et des crimes commis en #Syrie .

@francediplo @FranceEnSyrie @fidh_fr @SyrianCenter @mazenadarwish3 @SyMOSAAL @faridalmazhan @syrMof @snhr @LDH_Fr @iiim #syria @SyNAFMP @CBectarte #JusticeforSyria

[Rasha Al Aqeedi @RashaAlAqeedi]

Syria 💚

[Syrian Emergency Task Force @syrianetf]

We’ve had a busy week in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly! SETF was proud to meet with the Syrian government, including President al-Sharaa himself, attend rallies with other community leaders, speak with multiple media outlets, appear on a panel hosted by the U.S. State Department, and more. Watch for a recap of our exciting few days by @SoccerMouaz.

[Syrian Emergency Task Force @syrianetf]

On Wednesday, our Executive Director Mouaz Moustafa @SoccerMouaz gave a speech at a rally for Syrian-Americans outside the United Nations in New York. While President al-Sharaa addressed the General Assembly, Mouaz talked about some of our biggest accomplishments including the lifting of the Caesar sanctions, the removal of Syria from the state sponsors of terrorism list, and the continued pursuit of Assad’s war criminals in the aftermath of the revolution. Watch to hear more about SETF’s commitment to a just, accountable, and democratic Syria, and the next steps towards a brighter future.

[Ishaan Tharoor @ishaantharoor]

That’s a good line

[USForeignAssist @USForeignAssist]

.@StateDRL’s participation at the Justice for the Missing in Syria panel today reaffirmed U.S. commitment to justice and accountability for all families affected by the Assad regime. Meaningful justice and accountability efforts, including progress on the search for the missing, are critical to supporting Syria’s post-conflict transition.

[Assistant Secretary Riley Barnes @StateDRL]

The United States will continue working with the United Nations and the Syrian government to support a Syrian-led multinational effort to fully account for the fate and whereabouts of the hundreds of thousands of people missing in Syria, including 14 missing Americans.