YÖK calls on Turkish universities to support 'Terror-Free Turkey' goal

Terror-Free Turkey YÖK academic research national unity Yusuf Tekin

The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) has issued a formal directive to all Turkish universities regarding the 'Terror-Free Turkey' initiative, a goal introduced by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. YÖK President Erol Özvar requested that academic institutions contribute to this process through scientific research, panels, conferences, and workshops.

The directive specifies that universities should examine the initiative across six key dimensions: social, economic, legal, political, cultural, and security. The aim is to use academic expertise to support national unity, peace, and social integration.

In related statements, Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin emphasized that the responsibility for the success of this process now rests with public authorities and civil society. He warned that any further sabotage of the initiative could lead to significant pessimism regarding future efforts to resolve the issue. Additionally, former Minister Hüseyin Çelik noted that for a 'Terror-Free Turkey' to be sustainable, the process must move beyond security measures to include robust democratic and legal frameworks.

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Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu · Atatürk University · Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry · Council of Higher Education · Erol Özvar · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Turkey · Yusuf Tekin

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[● 2 SOURCES] Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin warned that if the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process is sabotaged again, he will be very pessimistic about finding a solution. www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
[● 11 SOURCES] YÖK has requested all universities to conduct academic research and organize panels, conferences, and workshops regarding the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process. www.aydinpost.com · www.egemengazetesi.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.tv5.com.tr · www.sozcu.com.tr · +6 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Yusuf Tekin stated that the responsibility for the process now lies with civil society and public authorities. www.sondakika.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Former Minister Hüseyin Çelik stated that the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process should not be limited to security policies alone but must include democracy and law. www.vanhabergazetesi.com
[● 11 SOURCES] The 'Terror-Free Turkey' goal is of historical importance for the country's peace, security, and national unity. www.aydinpost.com · www.egemengazetesi.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.tv5.com.tr · www.sozcu.com.tr · +6 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The academic studies requested cover six dimensions: social, economic, legal, political, cultural, and security. www.takvim.com.tr