Istanbul
FNF has been actively working in Turkey with partners from civil society, academia, economy and politics since 1991, when we opened our office in Ankara. In 2002, we moved to Istanbul. Turkey is of crucial importance for Germany, Europe and the transatlantic cooperation due to its history, culture, economy, and geographical location. Therefore, FNF offers support to liberal-minded citizens and organizations in Turkey to promote liberal values in the society. This way, we strive to contribute to a liberal, democratic and prospering Turkey for all citizens.
News
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Expert Visit: Improving Turkey-EU Relations Together
On International Women's Day, a group of experts on Turkey from various fields gathered at the European Parliament to discuss the role of women's rights in promoting democracy, the recent earthquakes and their effects, and the urgent need for democracy and European values in Turkish society.
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European Cities Network on Migration
How can a successful integration of migrants into the European labor market look like? "European Cities Network on Migration" has made a study tour followed by an expert roundtable by European Liberal Forum with the support of Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom between November 13 and November 18 in Cologne and Brussels.
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Issues That Matter: Greek and Turkish Dialogue Podcast Series
The ‘Issues that Matter: Greek and Turkish Dialogue Podcast Series’ aims to contribute to the better understanding between the Greek and Turkish public opinions on issues and themes that resonate with the global political agenda.
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18. Bodrum Roundtable
The Roundtable is the annual flagship event of the Istanbul think tank Center for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies (EDAM), which this year was organized in cooperation with the Center for European Reform (CER) and brought together Turkish and international foreign policy experts, policymakers and journalists . The three-day event was supported by NATO and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, among others.
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Combating Hate Speech and Disinformation Against Social Polarization and How to be a Fact-Checking Influencer
As part of the series organized within the scope of the project “Utilizing Digital Technology for Social Cohesion, Positive Messaging and Peace by Boosting Collaboration, Exchange and Solidarity”, the first panel “Combating Hate Speech and Disinformation Against Social Polarization” took place on October 7, 2022, continuing with a workshop on "How to be a Fact-Checking Influencer" on October 8, 2022.
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3H Movement XIII. Liberal Youth Congress
Our partner 3H Movement, which has been active in the fields of human rights, economic freedoms, and rights advocacy in Turkey since its establishment in 2006, held its XIII. Liberal Youth Congress with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. The theme of the congress this year was "New Turkey", drawing attention to the human rights violations in Turkey, censorship in the press and media, and the economic crisis.
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Freedom Trilogy: Öykü. Onur. Ferda
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed on 10 December 1948 at the 183rd session of the United Nations General Assembly held in Paris. Our partner Civil Production created a human rights-oriented project by using the empathy power of theater through fictional stories based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which is being performed on different stages in Istanbul.
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Capacity Building: Crisis Communication
The pandemic reminded us how important it is to be prepared for a worst-case scenario. Therefore, the FNF Turkey Office decided to have capacity-building training with all partners to build a more resilient community in Turkish civil society.
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The Millennial Takeover: The Cryptopian Generation Saving the Online Space
Let’s face it, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us who is in charge: the boomers. The voices of young people have been mostly absent during the public discussions about lockdowns, social distancing, and (most importantly) the financing of these measures. As this world slowly restarts, it is time for Millennials and GenZ to learn from this experience and think ahead.
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Second International Protection and Refugees International Summer School Completed
It was a special occasion for more than one reason: Since the Human Rights Academy officially started its courses right at the start of the pandemic in 2020, this year’s summer school finally happened in person. In late July 2022, 20 young people interested or working in the field of migration from 11 different countries gathered in the beautiful region of Çeşme, Izmir to participate in the four days-program.
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Freedom of Speech in the Shadow of the Pandemic
On May 26th and 27th Friedrich Naumann Foundation Turkey in cooperation with the Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen held two panels and photography exhibitions under the topic “Freedom of Speech during the pandemic” in the German Embassy Ankara and the General Consulate Istanbul.
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International Protection and Refugees International Summer School - 2
This year, the Human Rights Academy will carry out its first face-to-face and international course. The Second International Protection and Refugees International Summer School will be carried out between July 24 – 28, 2022. The summer school will be carried out with the cooperation of FNF’s Human Rights Academy and UNHCR’s Izmir Office and Mülkiye Migration Research Center (MÜGAM).
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Volunteered Geographic Information
Our partner Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV) has been working on mapping studies in Istanbul and Bodrum that started in 2022 and question how a process can be designed to allow the free flow of local information and with the voluntary participation of communities in disaster management.
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War in Europe: The Role of Turkey
Turkey has established itself as a mediator in the Ukraine conflict and Erdogan has repeatedly emphasized that he does not want to give up either partner. The next few weeks will not only show what place the country will find in a changed European security order, but also whether the current position of balancing offers opportunities for conflict management, or whether Turkey will be doomed.
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Chronicle of an Urban Crime in İzmir’s Historic Neighbourhood
Uncertainty lingers over the future of İzmir’s Damlacık neighbourhood, a third-degree archaeological site. An urban transformation project is underway in an area demolished after the construction of a tunnel. Eight years later, Damlacık is a derelict neighbourhood, but Turkish authorities still refuse to bear responsibility for the damages caused.
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Bizi geride tutan her şeyden kurtulmamız için bize ilham veren müzikleri keşfettiğimiz bir post serisi olan #ÖzgürlükŞarkıları ‘na 🎶🕊️'a hoş geldiniz. Bu hafta, Türk pop yıldızı Tarkan 🇹🇷'dan bir şarkıya yer veriyoruz. Neşeli melodisi ve güçlü sözleriyle "Kır Zincirlerini Gel" bizi korkularımızı ve sınırlamalarımızı bırakıp sevgi ve özgürlüğü kucaklamaya teşvik ediyor ❤️🕊️. Bunun gibi daha fazla ilham verici müziklere göz atmak istiyorsanız, Spotify'daki Özgürlük Şarkıları çalma listemize göz atın 🎧. Tarkan'ın sözleri size özgürleşmek ve yükselmek için ilham versin! ✨ Spotify linki bio'da Welcome to #FreedomSongs 🎶🕊️, a post series where we explore music that inspires us to break free from whatever is holding us back. Today, we're featuring a song from the Turkish pop star Tarkan 🇹🇷. With its upbeat melody and powerful lyrics, "Come Break Your Chains" encourages us to let go of our fears and limitations and embrace love and freedom ❤️🕊️. If you want to listen to more inspiring music like this, check out our #FreedomSongs playlist on Spotify 🎧. Let Tarkan's words inspire you to break free and soar! ✨ #4freedom #özgürlükiçin #freedom4all #herkesiçinözgürlük #özgürlükşarkıları #freedomsongs #fnfturkey #tarkan #kırzincirlerini
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ÇEKİLİŞ!!! "📢 Tüm özgürlük severleri çağırıyoruz! Özgürlük üzerine yeni post dizimiz #özgürlükquizi 'nin bir parçası olarak size şunu soruyoruz: "En sevdiğiniz liberal düşünür kim?" İster klasik liberal gelenekten birisi, ister çağdaş kamusal entelektüel ya da ikisinin arasında biri olsun, düşüncelerinizi duymak istiyoruz. 🤔 Üç FNF defterinden birini kazanma şansı için cevabınızı aşağıdaki yorumlarda #özgürlükquiz hashtag'ini kullanarak paylaşın. 🎉 Düşünceli ve yaratıcı olmalarına göre favori cevaplarımızı seçeceğiz! 💭✨ Son gün 2 Nisan! "📢 Calling all freedom lovers! As part of our new post series on #freedom, we want to know: who is your favorite liberal thinker? Whether it's someone from the classical liberal tradition, a contemporary public intellectual, or someone in between, we want to hear your thoughts. 🤔 Share your answer in the comments below using the hashtag #freedomquiz for a chance to win one of three FNF notebooks. 🎉 We'll be choosing our favorite answers based on their thoughtfulness and creativity! 💭✨ #4freedom #özgürlükiçin #freedom4all #fnfturkey #herkesiçinözgürlük
