Next Generation Combatting Against Islamophobia Discussed
Lawyer Academician Assoc. Dr. Hüseyin Aydın: “In combatting against Islamophobia; Some deterrent tools should be used correctly and effectively on the basis of law.”
The new generation combat against Islamophobia was discussed under the moderation of Erciyes University Communications Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. Hasan Aydın. 2nd International Media and Islamophobia Forum is supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Directorate of Communications, chaired by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) and organized by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, Erciyes University and Ankara Science University.
In the first session, held with the participation of Vice President of Religious Affairs Prof. Dr. Huriye Martı, SETA General Coordinator Prof. Dr. Burhanettin Duran, Legal Academician Assoc. Hüseyin Aydın, Head of Foreign Relations of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Prof. Dr. of Kudret Bülbül, the importance of institutionalization in combatting against Islamophobia was emphasized.
Vice President of Religious Affairs Prof. Dr. Huriye Martı said, "The existence of Muslims in Europe progresses through polemics. It has turned into something that Islam is constantly humiliated over women. After the September 11 attack, Islamophobia has increased. In order to achieve results that read the past correctly, appeal to the present and shed light on the future, it is of great importance that our conversations be on a healthy basis.”
Starting his speech by expressing his thanks to the executive and supporting institutions that contributed to the realization of the 2nd International Media and Islamophobia Forum, SETA General Coordinator Prof. Dr. Duran stated that with the forum organized for the second time, significant progress will be made with the combatting against Islamophobia in the media, and that the combatting against Islamophobia should also be institutionalized.
Another speaker of the first session, which started with the theme of "The new generation struggle against Islamophobia", Lawyer Academician Assoc. Hüseyin Aydın stated that "in combatting against Islamophobia, some legal deterrent tools should be used correctly and effectively."
Head of Foreign Relations of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Prof. Dr. Kudret Bülbül stated that the problem was the western perspective and loss of self-confidence, saying, “Some citizens have Islamophobia because they are under such media bombardment. Conceptualization is very important, it shows us where to look for the solution.”
After the first session, RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin presented plates to the participants.