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Lullabies of displacement and immigration on show
The San Francisco-based SOMArts Cultural Center hosts "Sounds Like Home: Longing and Comfort through Lullabies," an exhibition curated by Duygu and Bengü Gün.
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Turkish gymnastics team proud of representing country
Turkish Women's national rhythmic gymnastics team aim to take Turkish gymnastics to a next level with more achievements.
The Turkish team that won their first-ever medal at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in late November is proud of bringing a gold medal to Turkey.
Turkish scientist honored with L'Oreal-UNESCO for Women in Science award
Turkish scientist Duygu Sağ has been honored with the "L'Oreal-UNESCO for Women in Science International Rising Talents" 2018 award in France.
What's in a name?
Duygu Asena, Turkey's pioneering feminist writer known for her best-seller "The Woman Has No Name," would have cringed had she seen a recent wedding invitation from the eastern province of Van. The formal invitation, with bold golden letters against a black backdrop, contained no female names - not that of the bride, nor the parents.
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Turkish women have no representation in high judiciary anymore: Main opposition party
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) Vice Chairman Sezgin Tanr?kulu has said women lack representation at the Constitutional Court, following the retirement of the sole female at the court due to a restriction on age.
Tanr?kulu also stated that women lack representatives in all fields of life under the current Justice and Development Party (AKP) rule.
‘Transit migrants turning into labor migrants in Turkey’
Transit migrants are increasingly choosing to stay longer in Turkey and are therefore turning into labor migrants, according to Professor Ahmet İçduygu from Koç University, the head of a think tank on migration issues.
Getting used to seeing a Syrian origin minister in Turkish Cabinet
âSweden had a female minister of Turkish origin. Can you imagine Turkey having a Russian blonde Orthodox woman in the Turkish Cabinet in 20 yearsâ time? I really canât imagine Turkey changing toward this mentality. But perhaps realities on the ground are going to force a change in the mindset,â Professor Ahmet İçduygu fron Istanbulâs Koç University told me.