Numerous institutions throughout the world work to introduce and share Turkish culture abroad. One important example is the Mangfoldhuset Foundation, located in Norway’s capital of Oslo. On October 11, 2014,…
Tag: Values
Internat'l Conference Sparks Discussions on Philanthropy and Peacebuilding
JWF and Kimse Yok Mu, a Turkish humanitarian aid organization, recently organized an international conference titled “Philanthropy and Peacebuilding: Classical Approaches and Emerging Trends.” The conference was held on April…
Abant Africa Forum Calls for Freedom of Expression and Respect for the Sacred
The 32nd Abant Platform forum, which took place in Addis Ababa on March 8-9, 2014, confirmed its commitment to the respect for sacred values and the encouragement of freedom of…
Education Conference Identifies Key Aspects of Teacher Training
The “Evolution of Teacher Training: International Cooperation and Integration” conference was held on October 24-25 in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It was jointly organized by the Belarusian State Pedagogical…
Global Dignity Day Celebrated in Ankara and Istanbul
The Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF) organized a number of activities in Turkey to mark the annual Global Dignity Day, which is celebrated with Global Dignity-led events around the world…
Panel Highlights Turkey and Italy's Dialogue Initiatives
JWF’s Intercultural Dialogue Platform (IDP) organized a panel titled “Sharing Coexistence Experiences: The Example of Italy and Turkey.” The event took place at Santa Cecilia Monastery in Rome. (more…)
28th Abant Meeting Launches with Identity Debates in Turkey
The Abant Platform held its 28th meeting from February 8-10, 2013, at Lake Abant with the participation of over a hundred intellectuals, academics, journalists, and pundits from different ideological backgrounds…
Academics Seek Global Stability through Dialogue and Environmentalism
A recent conference in Minsk considered ways to address global problems that threaten humanity and the world. Both local and international academicians attended the event, which was organized by the…
Turkish and Egyptian Intellectuals Analyze EU Bid at 16th Abant Meeting
The 16th Abant Platform meeting brought together 50 prominent Egyptian and Turkish intellectuals at the Istanbul Grand Cevahir Hotel on December 15-16, 2007. The meeting, titled “Turkey: A Bridge between…
Scholars Say Regional Stability Depends on Turkey’s EU Membership
Arab scholars participating in an Abant Platform meeting held on Saturday and Sunday noted that Turkey acts as a bridge between the European Union (EU) and Muslim countries. They praised…