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.
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Relation of Conspiracy Theories, Disinformation, and Fact-Checking Workshop
A panel on conspiracy theories and disinformation featured speakers discussing the challenges they pose to society, the role of social media in their spread, and the importance of critical thinking. A workshop on fact-checking skills emphasized the need for accurate information and taught participants techniques to evaluate source credibility. Overall, the events highlighted the importance of combating false information through critical thinking and fact-checking.
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New Perspectives of Data Ecosystem for Sustainable City: Izmir Roundtable
Epidemics, drought, forest fires, floods, earthquakes… Disasters around the world are becoming more diverse, more frequent, and cause significant socioeconomic damage. The Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV), with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, has been focusing on one concept of sustainable cities every year since 2016 as part of the "Supporting Sustainable Cities" program.
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Panel Discussion on Future EU-Turkey Relations
On 9th May 2023, FNF Turkey and the Economic Development Foundation (IKV) organized a panel discussion to commemorate Europe Day and foster dialogue on the future relations between the EU and Turkey. The event aimed to provide a platform for discussions surrounding the duration of the progressing Europe-Turkey relations after the upcoming election and the potential outcomes at various stages.
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Liberal Network During and After the Elections: Networking Event with Partners and Alumni
On May 6th, Friedrich Naumann Foundation Turkey Office hosted a networking event with partners and alumni to celebrate the opening of their new office and talk about what to expect before and after the presidential and parliamentary elections of May 2023.
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Lawyers’ Workshop with MLSA and Diyarbakir Bar Association on Improving Applications to the ECtHR
On Saturday, April 15th, the Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA) and Diyarbakir Bar Association organized an online workshop on improving the admissibility of applications to European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) with the support of Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Turkey Office.
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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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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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Bugün bizim doğum günümüz 🎉. "Demokrasi ve özgürlük sözcükleri yalnızca birkaç sözcük değil; hayat yönlendiren değerlerdir." Eski Alman Federal Cumhurbşkanı ve Özgürlük için Friedrich Naumann Vakfı'nın kurucusu Theodor Heuss (1884-1963)'ün bu sözü bugüne kadar vakfımızın çalışmalarına yön verdi. İyi ki doğdun @FNF! Today is our birthday 🎉 "That the words democracy and freedom are not just words, but life-shaping values". Reminder and remembrance at the same time. Former Federal President & Founder of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Theodor Heuss (1884-1963) has shaped the work of the Foundation to this day. Happy Birthday @FNF!
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İktisadi Kalkınma Vakfı (İKV) ile Avrupa Günü'nde AB ile Türkiye arasındaki ilişkilerin geleceğine dair diyaloğu teşvik etmek amacıyla bir panel düzenledik. Etkinlik, seçimlerin ardından Avrupa-Türkiye ilişkilerinin ilerleme sürecine ilişkin tartışmalar için bir platform sağlamayı amaçladı. Toplantının detaylarını web sayfamızda bulabilirsiniz, link bio'da. On Europe Day, we organized a panel with the Economic Development Foundation (IKV) to encourage dialogue on the future of relations between the EU and Turkey. The event aimed to provide a platform for discussions on the progress of Europe-Türkiye relations after the elections. You can find the details of the meeting on our webpage, link in bio. #4freedom #özgürlükiçin #herkesiçinözgürlük #freedom4all #fnfturkey
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📣 “Liberalizm Seminerleri 2023” başlıyor. Partnerimiz @ozgurlukarastirmalari tarafından gerçekleştirilen bu sertifika programını kaçırmayın. 📌Udemy üzerinden herkese açık ve ücretsiz “Liberalizmin Temel Değerleri” sertifika programını tamamlayan en başarılı 20 katılımcı 2,5 günlük yüz yüze Liberalizm Kampı'na davet edilecek. 👉 Kamp katılımcılarından biri olma fırsatını kaçırmayın❗️ 🔗 Udemy eğitim programına bio’muzdaki linkten ulaşabilirsiniz. #4freedom #özgürlükiçin #fnfturkey #herkesiçinözgürlük #freedom4all
