Conferences
Panels, lectures, and conferences serve as essential platforms for highlighting and addressing human rights issues in Turkey. These forums facilitate in-depth discussions, expert analysis, and the dissemination of critical information on the challenges faced by individuals under the current political climate. Through thought-provoking panels, compelling lectures, and engaging conferences, advocates have amplified their voices, shared impactful narratives, and deepened global understanding of Turkey’s complex human rights landscape. By fostering dialogue and collaboration, these events unite human rights leaders, scholars, and activists, creating strategic opportunities for collective action and meaningful change.
AST’s signature conference “Freedom Convention Turkey”
Turkey’s evolving political landscape has raised concerns among international organizations, scholars, journalists, and human rights advocates, as democratic principles continue to erode under increasing authoritarian governance. The aftermath of the attempted coup saw the imposition of a prolonged state of emergency, during which the Turkish government carried out mass purges targeting political dissidents, including members of the Kurdish community. These crackdowns, coupled with restrictions on freedoms and political expression, have led to an ongoing debate about the nature of Turkey’s regime—ranging from electoral authoritarianism to more severe forms of autocratic control.
Despite mounting evidence of human rights violations, the Turkish government seldom acknowledges these concerns, instead maintaining an assertive foreign policy that contrasts sharply with its domestic repression. The Freedom Convention seeks to bridge this gap in understanding by critically examining Turkey’s domestic policies in light of its international human rights commitments. Through rigorous analysis and dialogue, the event aims to uncover the broader implications of Turkey’s political trajectory, its impact on economic instability, and the urgent need for global solidarity. By mobilizing individuals and organizations worldwide, we strive to advance the cause of justice, democracy, and fundamental freedoms in Turkey and beyond.
Read MoreAST as organizer and participant
AST experts actively contribute to and participate in high-profile global gatherings. They have played a pivotal role as organizers and speakers at esteemed forums such as the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, the International Religious Freedom Summit, the Peace and Justice Academics Conference, and the World Press Freedom Day at the National Press Club. By engaging in these influential platforms, AST experts not only advocate for human rights but also foster international awareness and mobilization, reinforcing global efforts to address critical injustices in Turkey and beyond.
