On Saturday, May 10th, volunteers of Advocates of Silenced Turkey (AST) gathered in New Jersey for a heartfelt breakfast event. It was a meaningful opportunity to come together with friends dedicated to the cause of justice and to share updates on our ongoing work.
AST and New York Volunteers Gather for a Breakfast Meeting
FAIRFIELD, NJ – On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Advocates of Silenced Turkey (AST) organized a breakfast event that brought together nearly 50 dedicated volunteers from New York. Invited with the message, “We are delighted to welcome our valued friends who have devoted their hearts to the struggle for justice,” participants used the opportunity to strengthen their solidarity and explore future collaborative efforts.
“The Other Children” Documentary Screening and Social Exhibition of Silent Screams Held at Utah State University
Utah State University hosted a special event organized by Advocates of Silenced Turkey (AST). The screening of The Other Children documentary and the Silent Screams exhibition shed light on human rights violations in Turkey, focusing on the stories of children growing up under oppression.
Advocates of Silenced Turkey Youth Team Host Successful Panel Discussion in Partnership with Set Them Free, Journalists and Writers Foundation and Embrace Relief
Advocates of Silenced Turkey, in collaboration with Set Them Free, Embrace Relief and Journalists and Writers Foundation, successfully hosted a panel discussion on March 10, 2025, titled “Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Health, Gender, and Social Marginalization in Conflict and Poverty-Affected Contexts”. The event, held at the Church Center of the United Nations, drew a full house, demonstrating significant interest in the intersecting challenges faced by women and girls in regions affected by conflict and poverty.
The First Women’s Rights Documentary by Advocates of Silenced Turkey: “Metamorphosis” Premiered in New York
Screening, Panel, and Exhibition Highlighted Women’s Rights Violations in Turkey
On March 11, the documentary “Metamorphosis: Women’s Struggle for Freedom in Turkey” was screened in New York by Advocates of Silenced Turkey (AST). Alongside the screening, a panel discussion and the Exhibition of Silent Screams were held to bring attention to women’s rights violations in Turkey.
A distinguished group of academics, activists, and legal experts from the United States, Romania, Belgium, Denmark, and Canada gathered for this meaningful event, held over an iftar dinner.
Youth Engagement in Advocacy: Amplifying Voices Through Panels at United Nations
We are proud to highlight the impactful work of our youth team through two recently organized panels: “Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Health, Gender, and Social Marginalization in Conflict and Poverty-Affected Contexts” and “Navigating Gendered Conflict and Displacement: Case Studies from Various Regions.” These panels reflect our commitment to fostering youth involvement in advancing social justice and advocating for human rights.”
Exhibition of Silent Screams: Held for the First Time in Three Major Cities on the U.S. West Coast
The Exhibition of Silent Screams was held in Seattle on December 21, San Francisco on December 22, and San Diego on December 26. The exhibition, which attracted over 1,000 visitors in total, became the voice of millions of silenced people by sharing the mementos and stories of those who have struggled under oppression.
Ride for Freedom, Win a Bike!
Kids Bike and Suprise Gifts!
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Breakfast: 10am
Bike: 11am
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.
