Üsküdar Üniversitesi organized a series of events within the scope of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day. First, the July 15 Martyrs' Monument and Museum was visited, and prayers were offered for the martyrs. Another event was a discussion themed “Sociological and Psychological Consequences of Coups on Society.” During the discussion, the July 15 coup attempt was examined from all aspects. Concurrently, a “Coup and Democracy Exhibition” was opened, exploring July 15 for a week across Üsküdar Üniversitesi campuses…
This year, Üsküdar Üniversitesi hosted numerous events within the scope of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day. The aim was to raise awareness in many different areas, from monument visits to discussions and exhibitions.
Martyrs' Monument and Memorial Museum visited
The management, academic, and administrative staff, along with students of Üsküdar Üniversitesi, visited the July 15 Martyrs' Monument and Memorial Museum. During the visit, RİNAP President Prof. Dr. Niyazi Beki prayed for the souls of the martyrs.
Discussion themed “Sociological and Psychological Consequences of Coups on Society” held
Another event was a discussion themed “Sociological and Psychological Consequences of Coups on Society,” broadcast on ÜÜ TV. Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fehmi Ağca from the Department of Political Science and International Relations (English) at Üsküdar Üniversitesi's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, SKS Manager Sadık Paksoy, and ASDER Secretary General Gürcan Onat participated in the discussion.
ASDER Secretary General Gürcan Onat moderated the discussion.
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fehmi Ağca: “It is necessary to create democratic awareness, especially among young people”
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fehmi Ağca from the Department of Political Science and International Relations (English) at Üsküdar Üniversitesi's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences emphasized the importance of fostering democratic awareness among young people. Ağca stated, “A coup is an illegitimate act. Democracy is based on the choices of the people, therefore, coups are illegitimate. FETÖ is no different from previous coups. It is especially necessary to create democratic awareness among young people. It is essential to ensure the continuation of this democratic awareness. For this reason, we remind young people every July 15. We must explain the necessity of protecting democracy; this is our duty. Otherwise, we cannot preserve our democracy. The Turkish people protected their country, so the FETÖ coup could not succeed. Our duty is to ensure the increasing continuation of this awareness and to protect our democracy.”
SKS Manager Sadık Paksoy: “Our country is the one that most embraces democracy”
SKS Manager Sadık Paksoy stated that Turkey is the country that most embraces democracy. Paksoy said, “In democracies, changes and transformations manifest through the free will of the people. This is demonstrated through elections. Indeed, when we compare with other countries in the world, our country, our nation, is the one that most embraces democracy, believes in it most, and expresses its choice very consciously in this regard. Our nation loves democracy, the republic, and free will.”
“Coup and Democracy Exhibition” opened
Another event organized within the scope of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day was the “Coup and Democracy Exhibition.” The exhibition was displayed for a week across Üsküdar Üniversitesi campuses.
The exhibition once again recounted the events of the night of July 15…