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Dr. Sonja Schiffers: “In Georgia the intention is to crush civil society, especially ahead of the elections in October” Read more
Trash money: Turkey is formalizing its waste sector. Informal collectors want to be included Read more
Marmara Sea restoration efforts are underway. They may not prevent a new sea snot outbreak Article Experts say minimizing the flow of new organic materials into the sea – like phosphorus and nitrogen which constitute fertilizer for phytoplankton and algae – is the most important factor in preventing future outbreaks. By Miriane Demers-Lemay and Nicole Graaf
Turkey banned a hazardous pesticide in 2020. It’s still showing up in food Article Farmers, officials and food safety experts said the banned pesticide chlorpyrifos is still used in Turkey due to weak regulations and lackluster enforcement, threatening the public health. By Diego Cupolo and Sema Beşevli
Women Powerfully Keep on Struggling for Their Rights on the 8th of March Analiz In her guest commentary on the occasion of 8 March International Women's Day, Berfu Şeker from the Association Women for Women's Human Rights analyzes recent political developments in Turkey regarding women's and LGBTIQ+ rights and what awaits women in after the local elections end of the Month. By Berfu Şeker
“I love what I do and see immense value in it” Acceptance speech Yuliya Sporysh works with her Ukrainian NGO in the triangle of functioning kindergartens and schools, sustainable mental support and the transfer of skills and knowledge to women and mothers.
Migration agreement with Egypt: EU backing the wrong horse Commentary The European Commission has signed a new agreement with Egypt. One of the aims is to reduce migration to Europe. But this will most likely not succeed. By Anna Schwarz
One year since earthquakes hit Turkey, refugees are in an even deeper hole Article It has been a year since the February 6th earthquakes ripped through southern Turkey and northern Syria. The 7.8 magnitude quake and several tremors directly affected more than 9.1 million people in Turkey, among them 1.7 million Syrian and numerous other refugees. The next day found the country shaken by a wave of anti-refugee policies and rhetoric never seen before. What is the situation today in Turkey, which continues to be the world’s largest refugee-hosting country? By Joshua Levkowitz
Dossier: Between two worlds: China Turkey relations Dossier Where does Turkey position itself amidst the geopolitical rivalry between China and the US? How does Turkey maintain its strategic autonomy while engaging with both China and the US? What are the implications of Turkey's ties with China for its global positioning between Western and Eastern powers? How has China-Turkey relations evolved in the past decade? What are the driving factors and limitations? Our expert contributors from Turkey provide insightful analyses on the driving factors, limitations, and future prospects of the China-Turkey partnership.
Articles from Turkey Recap supported by us Dossier Here are the series of environmental reports produced by Turkey recap with support from the Heinrich Böll Stiftung Turkey Office. Articles supported to help to increase the reporting on ecological, environmental, and climate developments in Turkey, with a focus on local best practices, as well as underreported stories. In no way can be interpreted to reflect the views of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung.
Feminist Foreign Policy and the South Caucasus Dossier This dossier looks at the possibility of feminist foreign policy in the context of the South Caucasus, a region coined by armed conflict, destabilizing external interference and military threat, and all but feminist governments.
Women CSO leaders for systemic change Published: 26 February 2024 This study aims to take stock of the progress of the last decade, as well as identify remaining barriers and new opportunities for women CSO leaders in achieving systemic change in Europe. The key findings indicate a concerning trend of burnout among women leaders in the CSO sector, hindering their efforts to drive systemic change.
After the Economic Crisis and February 6th Earthquakes: Published: 4 December 2023 The present study includes recommendations in this context and made within the framework of a parliamentary monitoring study conducted within the scope of “Recommendations for Policies to Combat Disaster and Poverty during the Economic Crisis Period and after the February 6 Earthquake” with the support of Heinrich Böll Stiftung Turkey.