Turkish civil society leaders hold regional talks on peace and human rights

Civil society leaders in Turkey are engaging in regional discussions regarding peace, human rights, and social solidarity.

In Hatay, Bülent Yıldırım, President of the İHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, addressed the importance of regional solidarity following the February 2023 earthquakes. He emphasized the role of civil society in supporting Turkey’s transition toward peace and discussed the necessity of cooperation between various social elements to counter regional instability. Yıldırım also highlighted ongoing humanitarian efforts related to the situation in Gaza.

In Kars, Human Rights Association (İHD) Co-Chairs Oya Ersoy and Cihan Aydın met with various local organizations, including the Kars Bar Association and medical chambers. Their visit focused on discussing peace, freedom of expression, and media pressures. The leaders indicated that these meetings are part of a broader series of visits to engage with organized structures on human rights and environmental protections.