Join us for two events Event 1 : Saturday, May 19, 2018, 1:00 PM Atatürk Statue Washington, D.C. Event 2 : Saturday, May 19, 2018, 3:00 – 5:00 PM American University Washington, D.C. Reception: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution A/RES/40/212 on 17 December 1985. All over the world, volunteers risk their lives every day to care for people affected by conflict, violence and humanitarian crises. Volunteers brave many dangers to help others, driven by the […]
• Goal #5, which states, “all the principles of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, including, inter alia, the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, as set out in principle 7 thereof,” and
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Gender inequalities are still deeply rooted in every society. Many women still lack access to employment opportunities, basic education, and healthcare, and they're often subjected to violence and discrimination. The math is simple: in countries where there's higher equality, there's less poverty, more economic growth, and a higher standard of living. Let's improve opportunities for everyone by dismantling barriers to women's participation in economic, social and political life.
• Goal #16, which states, Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
We can only look forward to a more equal and sustainable world if we have more peaceful and inclusive societies. That means we'll need to reduce crime, violence, and exploitation. The illegal arms and drug trade will have to stop. Public institutions that we all rely on will have to be effective, transparent and accountable.
“Beni görmek demek, mutlaka yüzümü görmek demek değildir. Benim fikirlerimi, benim duygularımı anlıyorsanız ve hissediyorsanız, bu kâfidir.” ~ Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK ~ Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’ü ilelebet yaşatmak, onu anlamak ve anlatmaktır. Onun ilkelerine, devrimlerine ve kurduğu cumhuriyete sahip çıkmak Türk Milletinin en büyük onurudur. Milletinin gönlünde ebediyen yaşayan ATA’ mızın manevi huzurunda en derin […]
CONTINUE READING →October 29, 1923…. It is the date Turkey was declared to be a republic, and the great visionary leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was elected its first president. Mustafa Kemal’s strategic vision and his genius created a nation which was founded on the principals of freedom, democracy, secularism and the rule of law. He saw these […]
CONTINUE READING →95 years ago, on August 30th, 1922, Turkish National Movement won the final battle of the Turkish War of Independence, against the invading armies. This final battle in Dumlupınar was led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic. August 30th, Victory Day is a reminder of the boundless bravery and sacrifice individuals […]
CONTINUE READING →The United Nation’s Department of Public Information (DPI) has approved Atatürk Society of America for association with the Department. This association constitutes a commitment on the part of ASA to disseminate information and raise public awareness about the purposes and activities of the United Nations and issues of global concern. As an associated NGO, ASA […]
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