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.
As part of the Chamber Talks programme by the Istanbul Research Institute, the talk titled The Cultivated Eye: From Arif Hikmet’s Lens to Architectural Practice brought together M. Baha Tanman and Müjde Dila Gümüş to examine Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu’s photography archive and architectural work, offering new perspectives on the exhibition The Photography Studio of an Adventurous Architect.
Pera Museum is hosting guided tours for Feelings in Common, led by curator Ulya Soley. The Guided Exhibition Tour with Curator will take place at Pera Museum on December 24, 2025 at 18:00 and December 27, 2025 at 15:00. The tour will be conducted in Turkish. Capacity is limited; tickets are available via Biletix or at the Pera Museum reception desk on the day of the event.
At the 9th Major Community Gathering, the Suna’nın Kızları communities came together to review the past year’s outcomes and align on project plans for 2026. Participants explored new ideas and collaboration opportunities on how the model and programs co-developed with 33 civil society organizations over the past four years can further support and reinforce one another.