12 Ağustos 2026 Çarşamba
Giresun Business Women's Association (GİKADDER) President Ayça KOZLUCA and accompanying board members visited Giresun University Child Rights Application and Research Center (ÇOHAM) on August 12, 2026.
GİKADDER President Ayça KOZLUCA and the board of directors delegation were hosted by Prof. Dr. Çağla YİĞİTBAŞ and Prof. Dr. Müzeyyen ALTUNBAY from the Board of Directors of ÇOHAM. During the meeting, views were exchanged on the protection and development of children's rights, supporting children's active participation in social life, and disseminating studies based on the best interests of children.
During the meeting, the importance of cooperation between the university and non-governmental organizations was emphasized; Raising awareness about children's rights to education, development, protection and participation, strengthening social sensitivity on children's rights, and implementing inclusive studies that are sensitive to the needs of children were emphasized.
In this direction, the development of joint studies for children by bringing together ÇOHAM's academic knowledge and scientific study capacity with GİKADDER's experience and social interaction power in the field of civil society was evaluated. In particular, possible areas of cooperation such as information and awareness activities on children's rights, activities supporting children's social and cultural development, awareness-raising activities for families and society, and creating participatory environments where children can express themselves were discussed.
During the meeting, it was also emphasized that children's rights should be adopted not only within the framework of legal regulations, but also in all areas of society, from education to social life, and attention was drawn to the responsibilities that universities and non-governmental organizations can undertake in this process.
The visit, which is important in terms of ÇOHAM's approach to strengthening its scientific and social studies in the field of children's rights with different stakeholders, ended with mutual goodwill and wishes for joint work towards the development of university-civil society cooperation.
The visit, which took place on August 12, 2026, was considered a valuable meeting in terms of disseminating activities that prioritize children's rights and support their development and well-being with the contributions of different institutions and organizations.
