Justice for Life

What Justice for Life does

Justice for Life (JFL - منظمة العدالة من أجل الحياة) is a Syrian independent non-governmental, non-profit human rights organization founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The organization works to promote the rule of law, human dignity, and civic participation in Syria, with activities spanning multiple Syrian governorates including Raqqa, Al-Hasakah, Tartus, Aleppo, Deir ez-Zor, and Rural Damascus. As a civil society platform operating in Syria's post-conflict transition, JFL does not sell products or services; rather, it delivers programmatic outputs funded through grants and partnerships with international donors and development organizations.

JFL's work is organized around three core programs: the Tarmeem Program (Transitional Justice), the Tawasul Forum (Public Policy Reform), and the Mushawarat Forum (Freedom of Expression and Dialogue). Activities under these programs include community dialogues, technical capacity building, research and field studies, human rights documentation, legislative review, monitoring and reporting, and advocacy toward transitional justice institutions. The organization also produces multimedia content including the Bakur Podcast, the Witness for Justice video testimony series, and a dedicated legal platform (legal.jfl.ngo), distributed through a multilingual (Arabic, English, Kurdish, Turkish) website and active social media channels.

JFL's business model is grant-funded and partnership-driven rather than commercial. Revenue is sourced from grants and collaborative relationships with international institutions including NED, GIZ, Welthungerhilfe, Medico International, Asfari Foundation, IRI, PAX, Human Rights Watch, and others. The organization participates in coalition mechanisms including the Syrian Working Group of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network and holds advisory board membership at the Independent Institution for Missing Persons. Operating with a lean team of 7 employees, JFL functions as a civil society advocacy platform rather than a commercial enterprise, and no pricing, revenue, or commercial go-to-market mechanics apply.

Name

Justice for Life

Legal name

منظمة العدالة من أجل الحياة (Justice for Life Organization)

Website

https://jfl.ngo

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Justice for Life is a Syrian non-profit human rights organization founded in 2015 that promotes transitional justice, rule of law, civic participation, and freedom of expression in Syria through community dialogues, research, advocacy, and multimedia documentation, serving civil society actors, victims' groups, and local communities.

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Product category

Human Rights Advocacy and Transitional Justice Services

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Transitional Justice, Accountability & Reparations (BPADAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rule of Law, Justice & Corrections Support in Conflict Settings (BPADAFAI), Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

Keywords

• Transitional justice
• Human rights advocacy
• Rule of law
• Civic participation
• Peacebuilding programs

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Justice for Life (JFL) is a Syrian non-profit organization founded in 2015 that advances rule of law, transitional justice, and human rights in Syria through three core programs: Tarmeem (Transitional Justice), Tawasul Forum (Public Policy Reform), and Mushawarat Forum (Freedom of Expression). It produces advocacy reports, video content, and policy engagement materials, and operates collaboration platforms such as the Civil Society Room and the Syria Forum.

Product overview

Justice for Life (JFL) is a Syrian human rights NGO that operates three interconnected programs: the Tarmeem Program for transitional justice, the Tawasul Forum for public policy reform, and the Mushawarat Forum for dialogue and freedom of expression. The organization produces publications including research papers, field studies, and human rights journalism. JFL also operates a legal platform and produces video testimonies through its Witness for Justice initiative. The portfolio centers on human rights advocacy, transitional justice, civic participation, and documentation of human rights conditions in Syria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tarmeem Program (برنامج ترميم): A strategic initiative designed to strengthen and advance the transitional justice pathway in Syria, building upon foundational efforts with the National Commission for Transitional Justice and the National Commission for the Missing.
• Tawasul Forum (منتدى تواصل)
• Mushawarat Forum (منتدى مشاورات)

Products and services

• Tarmeem (Transitional Justice Program) A program that advances transitional justice mechanisms, documentation, and accountability efforts in Syria, targeting civil society, victims' associations, and international policy stakeholders.
• Tawasul Forum (Public Policy Reform) A structured forum that supports public policy reform and civic participation in Syria, engaging civil society organizations, local communities, and policy stakeholders.
• Mushawarat Forum (Freedom of Expression) A program that promotes freedom of expression in Syria through advocacy, dialogue, and content production, serving civil society actors and local communities.
• Civil Society Room A collaboration platform operated by Justice for Life that provides a structured space for Syrian civil society organizations to engage in dialogue, documentation, and policy input on transitional justice and human rights.
• Syria Forum A forum operated by Justice for Life that convenes stakeholders on Syria-related issues, including transitional justice, public policy reform, and freedom of expression.

Quantifiable outcome

• JFL has conducted multiple dialogue sessions and published numerous field studies and policy papers addressing transitional justice, rule of law, and economic hardship in Syria.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• COSV (Comitato di Collaborazione per la Pace)minorOthersCOSV is listed among JFL's partner organizations supporting its programs and activities.
• WelthungerhilfeminorOthersWelthungerhilfe is listed among JFL's partner organizations.
• Medico InternationalminorOthersMedico International is listed among JFL's partner organizations.
• Human Rights WatchminorOthersHuman Rights Watch is listed among JFL's partner organizations.
• International Republican Institute (IRI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRI is listed among JFL's partner organizations supporting democracy and governance programs.
• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)minorOthersGIZ is listed among JFL's partner organizations.
• PAXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAX is listed among JFL's partner organizations, working on peacebuilding and human rights.
• iwpr (Institute for War and Peace Reporting)minorOthersiwpr is listed among JFL's partner organizations.
• Norwegian People's AidminorOthersNorwegian People's Aid is listed among JFL's partner organizations.
• Euro-Mediterranean Rights and Development Center (EMED)minorOthersEMED is listed among JFL's partner organizations.
• Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFL participates in the Syria Working Group of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network.
• Syrian Legal Development Program (SLDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFL co-authored a joint civil society statement with SLDP regarding the detention of Decree 66 victims' representatives and facilitated joint advocacy efforts.
• Independent Institution for Missing Persons (IIMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFL holds advisory board membership in the Independent Institution for Missing Persons in Syria, actively participating in its first advisory board meeting alongside victims' representatives, Syrian civil society members, and international experts.
• Syrian Working Group – Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFL participates in the Syria Working Group of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network, which brings together Syrian civil society actors, regional stakeholders, and human rights experts to discuss the rapidly evolving political and humanitarian landscape in Syria.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Local Development Organization (LDO): A Syria-based NGO working on local governance, community development, and civic engagement in multiple Syrian governorates. Comparable to JFL in geographic footprint and grassroots community programming.
• The Day After (TDA): A Syrian civil society platform focused on democratic transition, rule of law, and civic participation — closely mirroring JFL's Tawasul and Mushawarat mandates and serving overlapping community and policy constituencies inside Syria.
• Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ): A Syria-focused human rights documentation and transitional justice organization producing investigative reports and advocacy outputs. Directly comparable to JFL on documentation, victim testimony, and international advocacy work.
• Syrian Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC): A Syrian-diaspora-led organization focused on transitional justice, documentation of violations, and accountability advocacy in Syria. Directly comparable to JFL's Tarmeem program in mandate, victim-centered methodology, and international advocacy posture.
• Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria: A Syrian civil society organization promoting civic participation, democratic governance, and community empowerment. Overlaps directly with JFL's civic participation and policy reform programs.
• Badael Foundation: A Syrian civil society organization working on democratic transition, civic participation, and community empowerment. Closely comparable to JFL's Tawasul and Mushawarat forums in focus area and Syrian-led operating model.
• Syrian Center for Policy Research (SCPR): An independent Syrian research center producing policy analysis, field studies, and development indicators. Comparable to JFL's policy research, analysis, and legislative review functions under the Tawasul Forum.
• Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR): One of the most prominent Syrian human rights documentation organizations, producing widely-cited reports on violations. Highly comparable to JFL in operating geography, civil society positioning, and reliance on international advocacy channels.

Broad incumbents

• Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN): A regional human rights network of which JFL is a member via the Syria Working Group. Comparable in the sense of advancing rule of law, civic space, and accountability across the Euro-Mediterranean region, though structurally different as a network rather than an implementing NGO.
• International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ): A global leader in transitional justice advisory and programming. Comparable to JFL in substantive mandate (transitional justice methodology, victim participation, institutional reform), though operating globally and from a larger resource base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jflngo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@JusticeforLife
• Facebookfacebook.com/JFLngo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jflngo
• Instagraminstagram.com/jfl.ngo

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