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Women Discussed “the Present, Future and Changing of Women’s Movement”

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Women Discussed “the Present, Future and Changing of Women’s Movement”

16 Şubat 2018

7 February 2018 56 women from women’s organizations gathered in a meeting called “the Present, Future and Changing of Women’s Movement” and evaluated women’s agenda both in Turkey and in the World. The meeting was held by Flying Groom Foundation in 29-30th January, Cappadocia. Güner: “It is time to act.” Flying Broom Foundation’s chairwoman of […]

By the Power of VolunteeringYouth!

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By the Power of VolunteeringYouth!

09 Şubat 2018

Julide Erdogan, 10 January 2018 According to the Turkish Statistical Institute’s data, total population of Turkey has reached up to 79 million 814 thousand and 871 by the end of 2016. The young population (between 15-24 years old) is 12 million 989 thousand and 42, which makes 16.3 % of the total population. 16.3 % […]

2017’s Terrifying Map of Violence and Murder

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2017’s Terrifying Map of Violence and Murder

09 Şubat 2018

26 January 2018 According to Umut Foundation’s 2017 Map of Violence and Murder, which was prepared in accordance with the national and local pressrecords, firearm incidents increased by 61% compared to the last three years. Umut Foundation indicated that the map was prepared only from media exposure and official records could be even higher. Map […]

Gender Equality Described to Children by a Card Game

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Gender Equality Described to Children by a Card Game

09 Şubat 2018

29 January 2018 Can’t boys jump a rope? Can’t girls play football? Can’t women propose marriage? Should only mothers prepare the table? Can’t boys wear colourful clothes? Should only men stay for night shifts? Why are the executives usually male? These questions are from a card game called “Why Not?” The game is designed for […]

Workers Rose against Cengiz Holding, Mine Search in Cerattepe Stopped

Workers Rose against Cengiz Holding, Mine Search in Cerattepe Stopped

09 Şubat 2018

Evrim Kepenek, 31 January 2018 Cengiz Holding, the company searching for mine in naturally outstanding Artvin/Cerattepe, stopped their operations after the employees went on strike to get their rights. Attorney Bedrettin Kalın said that they would take the case to the European Court of Human Rights according to the decision of the Constitutional Court of […]

Turkey Mozaik Foundation was Launched in London

Turkey Mozaik Foundation was Launched in London

09 Şubat 2018

2 February 2018 Turkey Mozaik Foundation is an initiative which includes a group of donators in London aiming at supporting rights-based, small budgeted CSOs by cooperating with Civil Society Development Center (STGM) in Turkey. The Foundation was established last month in London and had its launching meeting in 18 January 2018 in Royal Institute.

“Tarlabaşı: A City Struggle” is Published

“Tarlabaşı: A City Struggle” is Published

09 Şubat 2018

Evrim Kepenek, 29 January 2018 The Chamber of Architects of Turkey has published the continuing struggle against destructions under the name of urban transformationsince 1985 as a book. Documents and records in the book titled “Tarlabaşı: A City Struggle” (Tarlabaşı: Bir Kent Mücadelesi) were displayed in the exhibition held in the headquarters of The Chamber […]

Student Oath: Gone but not Forgotten

Student Oath: Gone but not Forgotten

09 Şubat 2018

Reha Ruhavioglu, 2 February 2018 The practice of reciting Student Oath was abolished in 2013, however it still exist in textbooks. Initiative for Haq Diyarbakır reminded their campaign called “Repeal the Student Oath” and called for the removal of the oath from textbooks. Student oath had been recited in schools at the beginning of every […]

Intensifying Pursuits of Peace in a Conflicting Environment

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Intensifying Pursuits of Peace in a Conflicting Environment

09 Şubat 2018

Interview: Reha Ruhavioğlu, 26 January 2018 Worldwide experiences of conflict resolution were generally unpopular in Turkey during the “Solution Process.” Now that the conflicts have restarted and no solution is foreseeable, CSOs and academicians seem to re-investigate all those experiences closely. We asked what it means to talk about peace during a conflicting state to […]

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