A Journey towards an Information Society: Social Aspects of E-transformation

Period: March 2005 - September 2005
Aim: To support the progress of e-governance and information society works in Turkey through finding solutions to the identified needs and problems in this area with UK support and expertise considering social aspects of e-transformation
Partners: Turkish Intelligence Foundation (Turkey); Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (UK)
Contact: Ozan Dinçer

Cultural Differences; Children at Risk

Project Period: April 2004 - March 2005
Aim: To examine the current situation of specific groups with cultural differences with a focus on child issues and convey recommendations
Partners: Bilgi University Centre for Migration (Turkey); UK Experts
Contact: Esra Çanakçı

EU Diversity Conference

Project Period: February 2004
Aim: To raise awareness among young professionals from the UK, Turkey and other EU candidate and member countries on issues of diversity in the construction of an integrated Europe
Partners: Middle East Technical University Centre for European Studies (Turkey)
Contact: Seda Mumcu Aydeniz

Freedom of Association and the Law on Associations within the Process of EU Accession

Project Period: October 2003 - December 2004
Aim: To promote open debate about freedom of association in Turkey and the new Law on Associations with the participation of state officials and civil society representatives
Partners: Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly (Turkey)
Contact: Seda Mumcu Aydeniz

Disability Rights Study Visit

Project Period: June – July 2003
Aim: To build capacity within the Turkish authorities regarding disability rights developments in the UK in order to support the efforts on introducing a disability act in Turkey
Partners: Turkish and UK authorities
Contact: Esra Çanakçı

Conference on Rule of Law

Project Period: November 2000
Aim: To raise awareness and stimulate public debate about the rule of law and government accountability towards the public through a high profile conference attended by state representatives, academics, bar associations, NGOs and journalists
Partners: İstanbul Bilgi University (Turkey)

An Inter-agency Approach to the Prevention of Torture

Project Period: October 2000 - June 2001
Aim: To encourage an inter-agency approach to the prevention of torture by promoting networking between NGOs, lawyers, medical professionals and to examine practical measures for the prevention of torture
Contact: Seda Mumcu Aydeniz

Networking Between Human Rights NGOS

Project Period: March 2000 - May 2001
Aim: To produce a directory of NGOs as an information tool to promote networking between NGOs working in the human rights field
Contact: Seda Mumcu Aydeniz

Prison Management Feasibility Study

Project Period: November 1999 - September 2000
Aim: To make an assessment of the current situation in Turkish prisons, to begin a process of prioritising organisational and management needs of the Turkish prison service, and to assist the Ministry of Justice in implementation of its national penal reform programme
Partners: Prison Directorate of the Ministry of Justice (Turkey); International Centre for Prison Studies, King’s College, University of London (UK)
Contact: Esra Çanakçı

Children's Legal Rights

Project Period: October 1999 - June 2000
Aim: To raise the level of debate and knowledge about children's rights in Turkey through working with stakeholders to re-examine policies, practices and to assess the feasibility of setting up a Child Right's Centre
Partners: Local expert ; Children's Legal Centre, University of Essex (UK)
Contact: Esra Çanakçı

An Inter-Agency Approach to the Prevention of Domestic Violence

Project Period: September 1998 - December 1999
Aim: To raise awareness of domestic violence among police officers, forensic medicine experts and lawyers, to facilitate better co-ordination between these groups and to improve methods of investigation and support

Research on Provision of Legal Advice to Vulnerable Groups

Project Period: September 1998 - June 1999
Aim: To examine the level of legal advice provided for disadvantaged groups, especially the poor and women, and to produce an information booklet