An event titled "The Unseen Face of the World, The Blind Spot of the New World: Palestine" was organized by Üsküdar University Health, Culture, and Sports Department (SKS) Kızılay Club. The event aimed to raise awareness on the basis of justice and human rights, drawing attention to the genocide and human rights violations that have left deep marks on human history.
The event was held at Üsküdar University Central Campus Nermin Tarhan Conference Hall.
Researcher and Author Abdullah Şentürk, Academician Ayçin Kantoğlu, Young Kızılay President Ömer Faruk Çalışkan, and Head of Public Law Department at Yalova University Faculty of Law, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Osman Karaoğlu, were guests at the event, which garnered significant interest.
Expressed gratitude to supporting institutions
Speaking at the opening of the program, Üsküdar University Kızılay Club President Kübra Baştekin conveyed her thanks to all individuals and institutions that provided support. Baştekin concluded her speech by reciting Sezai Karakoç's poem titled "Kudüs".
Justice, sincerity, abundance…
First, Researcher and Author Abdullah Şentürk delivered his presentation titled 'Historical Realities: A Journey into Palestine's Past'. Şentürk defined Palestine with three core concepts: 'Justice', 'Sincerity', and 'Abundance'. Şentürk also narrated the story of Caliph Omar's conquest of Jerusalem, providing participants with information on Palestine's historical process.
Children are most affected by the war
In her presentation titled 'The Pulse of Resistance: Palestine's Current Situation and the Impact of Boycotts', Translator Ayçin Kantoğlu drew attention to the fact that the war, which has been ongoing for over 450 days, primarily affects children. Kantoğlu also emphasized the health crisis in Gaza and people's struggle with hunger and poverty, adding that young people are more sensitive in boycotts.
Kızılay's aid to Gaza…
Young Kızılay President Ömer Faruk Çalışkan, in his speech, likened Palestine's freedom to the opening of Hagia Sophia Mosque. He stated that wars have been constant throughout history and that their concentration in Muslim lands is not a coincidence. Çalışkan also highlighted Kızılay's aid efforts in Gaza and its endeavors to boycott Israel.
Palestine's freedom instilled
Finally, Head of Public Law Department at Yalova University Faculty of Law, Prof. Dr. Ali Osman Karaoğlu, delivered his presentation titled 'Kızılay's Touch, The Hand of Goodness, on Palestine'. Karaoğlu instilled Palestine's freedom by performing the folk song 'Hadi Ammar' for the audience and concluded his speech with melodies expressing compassion on behalf of humanity.
Aim to create awareness for Palestine
The event, which aimed to create significant awareness by providing important information about Palestine's history and current situation, concluded with the presentation of thank-you certificates to the speakers and a group photo session.