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Echoes of Justice: 100 Kahoot Questions on Human Rights
The Kahoot competitions we organize every month to raise awareness among young people about human rights violations worldwide and in Turkey have reached over 10,000 views on YouTube globally.
The Crackdown on Humanitarian Aid in Turkey
This report, issued by the Advocates of Silence Turkey (AST), details an alarming misuse of counterterrorism laws in Turkey to systematically target and dismantle philanthropic efforts supporting the Gülen Movement.
Press Freedom In Turkey 2024
ATTACKS ON PRESS FREEDOM AND FREE SPEECH IN TURKEY
In Turkey, the press has been marred by government interference and suppression, leading to a precarious environment for journalists, particularly women and those critical of the authorities. In the media landscape, the government’s tight grip on national media outlets has pushed citizens towards seeking information from alternative sources in recent times.
TURKEY’S GLOBAL DECLINE: DEMOCRACY AND JUDICIARY IN CRISIS
165th OUT OF 180 COUNTRIES IN FREEDOM OF THE PRESS:
“Authoritarianism is gaining ground in Türkiye, challenging media pluralism. All possible means are used to undermine critics.” Reporters Without Borders. Turkey ranked 165 among 180 countries in the 2021 Press Freedom Index of Reporters Without Borders.
SPECIAL REPORT: “AUTHORITARIANISM UNVEILED: TURKEY’S HUMAN RIGHTS CATASTROPHE”
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, Dunja Mijatović, Flags Non-Implementation of Judgments from ECHR, Venice Commission, and Turkish Constitutional Court as Serious Threat to Rule of Law, Public Trust and Constitutional Order
Commissioner issued a comprehensive Memorandum on March 5, 2024, assessing the state of freedom of expression, media, and human rights defenders in Turkey calling for urgent measures to address these challenges, emphasizing alignment with international human rights standards.
Freedom Convention on Turkey 2023
The Freedom Convention Turkey 2023 will shed light on critical issues that have garnered international attention in Turkey addressing the democratic backslide, collapse of the rule of law, abuse of anti-terror laws, ramifications of restricted freedom of expression and multifold dwindling human rights.
“SONGS SUNG FOR THE OPPRESSED” – SONG CONTEST 2023
Grievances in Turkey and other countries within the scape of human rights violations can be expressed with art especially song as a powerful method.
In this context, AST is organizing a song contest to raise awareness about human rights violations in Turkey.
This competition aims to raise awareness with the power of art about political prisoners, torture, deprivation of fundamental human rights. Another goal of this competition is to bring individuals in the field of art to speak out; reflect aesthetic skills, present the message clearly to the listener; to engage in artistic activities for human rights.
Advocates of Silenced Turkey Commemorate Victims in Heartfelt Event
In a recent event held on Thursday, September 17th, the Advocates of Silenced Turkey (AST) organized an event titled ‘Yiten Canlara Vefa’, ‘Loyalty to Lost Lives’ at the New Jersey Baymont by Wyndham Hotel.
Justice, Awareness, and Unity: Highlights from the AST Human Rights Festival
The unforgettable AST (Advocates of Silenced Turkey) Human Rights Festival, which took place in Greenview Park in New Jersey, emphasized justice and awareness by taking a stand against the injustices in Turkey. The event held amidst the greenery drew attention to human rights violations on a warm summer day.
