In a move aimed at strengthening the role of women in law enforcement and expanding their participation across security specializations, the Syrian Ministry of Interior inaugurated the Women’s Police Institute in the town of Tal in the Damascus countryside.
During the opening ceremony, Interior Minister Anas Khattab stated preparing the institute and developing its curriculum required nearly a year of intensive work. According to Khattab, a specialized team collaborated to create a modern training environment tailored to the demands of contemporary police work, ensuring that female recruits have the necessary resources for effective learning and professional development.
Commitment to Integrating Women into Police Work
Khattab emphasized that the institute will serve as a dedicated center for training and qualifying female personnel for security and policing roles. The training programs aim to equip recruits with the knowledge, discipline, and practical skills required to perform their duties with professionalism and confidence.
He also highlighted the important role Syrian women play, particularly in national resilience and reconstruction efforts. Khattab affirmed since the early stages following liberation, the ministry has prioritized integrating women into police, security, and community service roles while ensuring respect for their rights and privacy and maintaining professional and societal standards.
The minister welcomed female officers who chose to serve alongside their communities, describing their participation as a valuable addition to the institution’s expertise. He noted their inclusion reflects a national approach that welcomes individuals committed to serving the country and supporting justice and public service.
A National Platform for Training Female Cadres
The director of the institute, Huda Sarjawi, explained the institute’s establishment forms part of a broader national vision to modernize police work in line with current challenges. Sarjawi stated the institute is designed as a specialized training platform preparing female police cadres capable of addressing a wide range of community-related issues. She added the initiative reflects the state’s confidence in women’s capabilities and their essential role in protecting society and strengthening stability.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by several security and administrative officials, indicative of the government’s commitment to developing professional police institutions by integrating qualified personnel trained according to high professional standards.
Following the ceremony, Minister Khattab conducted an inspection tour of the institute’s facilities, reviewing operations across its various departments. The tour included training halls, qualification centers, administrative offices, and organizational units.
The institute will provide specialized training programs covering police and legal sciences, field operations, and practical methods for addressing community issues where the presence of female officers is particularly important. Through these programs, the institute aims to ready recruits to serve effectively within Syria’s evolving security framework while enhancing community-oriented policing.
