The Girls-Centered Design Workshop, held on November 22 and organized by Suna’s Daughters with the support of the Turkish Philanthropy Funds, brought together public and local government representatives in Hatay. The event addressed design processes centered on the needs, rights, and dreams of girls.
The workshop emphasized the importance of adopting an inclusive and equitable urban approach during Hatay’s reconstruction process, aiming to guide design processes by considering the needs, rights, and dreams of all children, especially girls. Discussions revolved around solutions to support girls in achieving equal opportunities in all areas of life, with active participation from public and local government representatives.
Held in an interactive setting, the workshop facilitated knowledge sharing and the development of innovative ideas for an inclusive future. It was highlighted that efforts would continue collaboratively to build a strong, fair, and equal world that girls rightfully deserve.
The Istanbul Research Institute continues to offer free guided tours of the exhibition The Photography Studio of an Adventurous Architect: Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu 1893–1982, which sheds light on the life of one of the most unconventional architects of his time, spanning the late Ottoman and early Republican periods.
The catalogue Extraordinary Minas: The Story of Inspiration and Innovation in Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics examines the efforts of Kütahya masters in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to revive the disappearing craftsmanship of tile-making by focusing on a master and a group of his work, by presenting objects from the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics Collection.
On October 11, International Day of the Girl, Suna’nın Kızları organized the “Girls Stronger Together Forum” in Hatay, where girls shared their ideas on making their city safer, more accessible, and more inclusive.