The article discusses the socio-economic impacts of transitioning from coal to a climate-friendly economy, emphasizing the need for a 'just transition' that considers vulnerable communities. It references reports by the European Climate Action Network and the International Labour Organization, highlighting the potential for job losses in high carbon sectors and job gains in low carbon sectors. The article cites Germany and Spain as examples of countries that have successfully implemented just transition policies, while noting the risks of unplanned sectoral changes in countries like Ukraine, Bulgaria, and the USA. It concludes with a call for Turkey to choose a path towards a low-emission economy and just transition to avoid leaving behind workers and communities dependent on fossil fuel sectors.

According to a report by the World Health Organization, over 360 million people worldwide, including 32 million children, live with hearing loss. In Turkey, it is estimated that there are at least 2 million individuals with hearing disabilities. The importance of music for the hearing impaired was highlighted by rapper Fuat Ergin's 2017 project 'Rap with Sign Language: Hands Speak!' The İstanbul Kültür Sanat Vakfı (İKSV) and İstanbul Music Festival, with support from the İstanbul Development Agency (İSTKA), have initiated the Strong Voices Together Choir project, bringing together children and young people with hearing or visual impairments and the Music for Peace Choir. The choir, which includes members who sing in sign language, will perform a free concert on June 29 at Zorlu PSM Amfi. The project aims to include music in the lives of hearing-impaired children and individuals and will expand to bring together local and refugee children in its second phase starting at the end of 2019.

In Turkey, the sanctity attributed to the family has become a facade for violence, affecting countless women and children. Domestic violence is rampant, with abusive fathers, uncles, and other male relatives, and family members who cover up such acts. The state's protection of the family often translates into protecting the male perpetrator, hindering societal progress and peace. According to Kadir Has University's study, 60% of Turkish society views violence as the biggest issue facing women, and 72% believe it is a valid reason for divorce. Recent legislative proposals, such as mandatory mediation in family law, threaten women's access to justice and safety, contradicting international treaties and national laws. The article argues that such measures will only exacerbate the plight of women seeking to escape violence.

Food engineer Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bülent Şık faces a prison sentence of 5 to 12 years for disclosing state-concealed information about cancer-causing products in Turkey in a series of articles published in the Cumhuriyet newspaper. Şık is accused of publishing information that should have remained confidential, which could incite public unrest. The article argues that instead of prosecuting Şık for informing the public, efforts should focus on investigating the extent of pollution in areas with high cancer rates and addressing the health implications. The undisclosed research includes extensive data on environmental factors affecting health in provinces such as Kırklareli, Edirne, Tekirdağ, Antalya, and Kocaeli, including the prevalence of cancer among children and the presence of heavy metals and toxic chemicals in the environment.

A 15-year-old girl named Seda disclosed that she was sexually abused by her uncle at the age of 6. Despite the legal requirement for a minimum of 8 years imprisonment for sexual abuse of children under 15, the uncle was acquitted. The prosecutor's rationale for acquittal was based on the claim that the child's undeveloped physical features could not have aroused lust in the defendant. The court's decision was criticized for using the perpetrator's lack of 'lustful feelings' as a measure, ignoring the act of sexual abuse itself. Only the court president dissented, noting the detailed and consistent testimony of the victim, Seda.

The article discusses the alarming rates of violence in Turkey, highlighting the significant increase in femicides since 2011, with 364 women killed in 2017 alone. It also touches on the widespread violence against children, with 346 reported cases of abuse in the press for 2017, and the extreme cruelty towards animals, citing 23,000 cases of torture in 2016. The prevalence of unlicensed firearms is linked to the high number of armed incidents and deaths. The author criticizes the lack of effective legal measures and leniency in punishment for such crimes, emphasizing the need for stricter laws and enforcement to protect women, children, and animals from violence.

The article discusses the neglected legacy of Tiraje Dikmen, a significant figure in Turkish painting, who passed away three years ago. Dikmen left her considerable estate, including an Art Nouveau mansion, valuable antiques, real estate in Istanbul and Paris, and a substantial art collection, to Istanbul University's Department of Economics to provide scholarships for needy students. However, due to legal disputes and alleged bureaucratic obstacles, the university has not claimed the inheritance, and the execution of Dikmen's will has been delayed. The article highlights the inaction of the university and the irregularities in the legal process, including a judge's neglect and an expert's unauthorized entry into Dikmen's property. The situation has resulted in the deterioration of Dikmen's collection and unfulfilled potential support for students.

İlker Kül, a former automotive sector employee with a passion for children, motorbikes, and photography, has dedicated his life to aiding children in Anatolian village schools who face financial hardships. Through his project 'A thousand motorcyclists, a thousand children,' Kül travels extensively on his motorcycle to deliver support kits, organize educational camps, and create funds through photography events. He has provided assistance to hundreds of schools and aims to reach a thousand children annually by traveling 50,000 kilometers. Kül also engages with the children by conducting yoga sessions and has built libraries and donated books to the schools he visits. He relies on donations for his project's sustainability, with Ercanlar Stationery being a sponsor. The article encourages support for Kül's initiative to help more children smile.

İlker Kül, a former automotive sector employee with a passion for children, motorbikes, and photography, has dedicated his life to aiding children in Anatolian village schools who face financial hardships. Through his project 'A thousand motorcyclists, a thousand children,' Kül travels extensively on his motorcycle to deliver support kits, organize educational camps, and create funds through photography events. He has provided assistance to hundreds of schools and aims to reach a thousand children annually by traveling 50,000 kilometers. Kül also engages with the children by conducting yoga sessions and has built libraries and donated books to the schools he visits. He relies on donations for his project's sustainability, with Ercanlar Stationery being a sponsor. The article encourages support for Kül's initiative to help more children smile.

The article is a poignant narrative that gives voice to the numerous women in Turkey who have been killed by their partners, family members, or men in their lives. It lists the names of various women, each followed by the method by which they were murdered and the declaration that they are now dead. The article criticizes the societal and systemic issues that contribute to such violence, including sexism, reduced sentences for perpetrators, and inadequate protection for women. It also condemns those who oppose gender equality and those who make excuses for violence against women. The piece implies that these murders are not isolated incidents but are a result of a political preference and societal indifference.

In Ankara, Polatlı, a lawyer assigned by the Bar Association to defend a 17-year-old girl named Sinem, who was involved in a legal case, began sending her inappropriate messages and sexually harassed her. The lawyer also harassed another girl, Zeynep, who was involved in the case. Both girls reported the lawyer, who has since moved to Bodrum and is facing a sexual harassment lawsuit with the first hearing scheduled for June 7. The article criticizes the inadequacy of the Turkish Penal Code in addressing non-physical forms of sexual abuse and the broader implications for child protection and justice in the country.

The article discusses the local opposition to the planned Çerkezköy Thermal Power Plant in Trakya, Turkey. Residents of Pınarça village, only a kilometer away from the proposed site, express their concerns about the environmental and health impacts of the plant. They recount their experiences of being excluded from a public information meeting about the plant and their determination to prevent its construction. The article highlights the importance of Trakya's fertile lands for Turkey's agriculture and mentions the government's previous restrictions on industrial development in the area, which were later lifted to allow for the power plant. The potential cutting down of approximately 250,000 trees and the negative experiences of residents in Zonguldak Çatalağzı, where a thermal power plant already exists, are also mentioned. The villagers advocate for renewable energy sources like solar and wind power instead of the thermal plant, emphasizing their desire to live in harmony with nature and protect their environment.

Villagers in Pınarça, near the planned Çerkezköy Thermal Power Plant, are fighting against its construction, fearing environmental degradation and health issues similar to those experienced by residents near another plant in Zonguldak Çatalağzı. Despite previous environmental plans prohibiting such developments, the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning removed the restriction, allowing for the power plant's construction. The villagers, who have been actively protesting, emphasize their desire to live in harmony with nature and oppose the transformation of their agricultural and forested lands for thermal power and coal mining.