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Sevilay Nur Saraçlar

Antalya, Turkey
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About Sevilay
Sevilay Nur Saraçlar is a freelance journalist based in Antalya, Türkiye, known for her dedication to environmental journalism, social challenges, and the nuanced impact of human activities on ecosystems. With a passion for crafting solution-based narratives, her feature stories often explore the intersection of environmental concerns with societal matters, including women's issues and the environment. Sevilay's reporting has brought attention to innovative 'cash for trash' recycling initiatives in Turkey, highlighting the importance of sustainable waste management and advocating for the integration of informal waste pickers into formal systems.

Her work extends to covering the effects of geopolitical events on local communities, such as the influx of digital nomads to Antalya in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Through her articles, Sevilay provides a voice to those personally affected by conflict, while also examining the broader implications of war on migration patterns. She is also an advocate for gender equality in religious spaces, addressing discrimination faced by women in mosques and calling for equal access and facilities.

In addition to social issues, Sevilay's journalism delves into the Mediterranean Sea's biodiversity, reporting on threats posed by invasive fish species and highlighting conservation efforts to protect endangered sea turtles. Her work underscores the need for international cooperation in environmental conservation and emphasizes the importance of journalistic integrity by acknowledging personal biases to maintain objectivity in reporting.
Languages
English Turkish
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Interview (Print / Radio / Podcast)
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Skills
Cultural Climate Change Fact Checking
Portfolio

07 Feb 2024

While journalism aims to present the facts and inform society, it would be misleading to think that journalists are completely free from personal biases. As journalists, we usually report on the subjects that we feel passionate about.

16 Jul 2023  |  Free Turkey Journalists
The article is part of the Turkey Dispatches series, focusing on the challenges faced by Turkish journalists. It discusses the personal biases journalists may carry and the importance of self-awareness to maintain objectivity. Elif Ünal, an environmental journalist, shares her journey from seeing herself as an activist to embracing her role as a journalist who can be objective without being neutral. The article also addresses the emotional challenges of journalism, such as dealing with secondary trauma and self-censorship. Psychologist Sıla Kömürcü highlights the importance of self-compassion and reflection for journalists. Sakine Orman discusses her avoidance of certain topics due to personal safety concerns and the need for newsroom support. Ceren Kaynak İskit talks about discrimination against women journalists and the importance of fact-checking. The article emphasizes the need for journalists to acknowledge their biases and emotions to improve their reporting.

Deniz suyu sıcaklığının artmasıyla Akdeniz ekosistemine uyum sağlayan istilacı türler biyoçeşitliliği tehdit ediyor.

16 Feb 2023

Many people from Russia and Ukraine have come to Turkey following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Turkey's southern province of Antalya has become a frequent destination for many digital nomads who work remotely.

16 Feb 2023  |  bianet.org
The article discusses the influx of digital nomads from Ukraine and Russia to Antalya, Turkey, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It highlights the growing number of Russians and Ukrainians residing in Antalya, as reported by the Turkish Statistical Institute. Personal stories from individuals like Tatiana Radchuk, a Ukrainian HR specialist, and Mikhail, a Russian entrepreneur, illustrate the impact of the war on their lives and decisions to move to Turkey. The article also touches on the role of the Ukrainian Family Association in Antalya, the challenges faced by people in Ukraine due to the war, such as cash shortages and night curfews, and the divisive effect of the conflict on personal relationships. Additionally, it addresses the media's portrayal of the war in Russia and the use of the internet as a tool against propaganda.

This documentary presents the effects of the Turkish-Greek population exchange, Through the emergence and development of Rebetiko music. The documentary also presents the story of Rebetiko through the narration of the musicians.

Turkish campaigners are working hard to save two species of sea turtle from the threat of extinction due to human activity on land, overfishing at sea and the effects of climate change.

08 Jul 2022

Recycling has taken off in Turkey in the past decade, but the numbers remain low. Muratpasa's Green Neighbor Card got its start in 2014 as a campaign pledge.

08 Jul 2022

Turkey: Women Demand Equal Treatment in Mosques. Activists fight traditions that exclude female worshippers from communal prayers.

08 Jul 2022
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