Author: Amez Ahmed

The 6th TRT World Citizen Awards ceremony, held in Istanbul on Jan. 17 under the theme “Inspire Positive Change,” aimed to honor individuals and organizations making significant contributions to humanity. The event celebrated the achievements of those who have made remarkable efforts in promoting justice, truth and compassion. In his speech, TRT Director General Mehmet Zahid Sobacı emphasized that the awards were established to amplify the voices of those who champion goodness in the face of adversity. He highlighted how previous award ceremonies had brought attention to overlooked stories of sacrifice, contributing to spreading goodwill worldwide. Sobacı also addressed global…

The 6th International Women and Justice Summit, organized by the Women and Democracy Association (KADEM), brought together global leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and gender justice. Under the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Women,” the summit examined AI’s potential to enhance women’s well-being and opportunities, while also addressing the challenges that arise from gender biases embedded in technology. The event continued for two days, on Nov. 8-9, at Haliç University in Istanbul. The opening ceremony on Nov. 8 saw the attendance of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, first lady Emine Erdoğan, Family and Social Affairs…

Türkiye, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Iraq must collaboratively eliminate the PKK threat in the region, Aydın Maruf, the KRG’s minister of state for minority affairs, said, while emphasizing a staunch rejection of the terrorist group. Türkiye and the KRG need better connections, particularly against the PKK in northern Iraq, as tensions escalate after terrorist attacks along the Turkish border, according to the KRG official. “Türkiye, Iraq and the KRG should be collaborating to combat and prevent further acts of terrorism in their region, but it is important to understand the threat posed by the PKK and its impacts,”…