Author: Aylin D. Miller

Bircan Ünver received the “ANUVRAT AHIMSA AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE-2023”

“ANUVRAT AHIMSA AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE-2023”

Subject: Bircan Ünver received the “Anuvrat Ahimsa Award for International Peace-2023” in Mumbai, India on January 30, 2024.

Founder of the Republic Of Türkiye, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1981-1938), not only envisioned but worked extremely hard to invest in and build up toward, “Peace at Home, Peace in the World“, in particular, followed by the formation of the Republic of Türkiye on October 29, 2023.

In spirit, as one of the grand-daughters of Atatürk, I am greatly honored and excited to receive the Anuvrat Ahimsa Award for International Peace-2023 by Anuvrat Vishva Bharati Society in Mumbai, India on January 30, 2024.

I have been committed to working towards seeding peace, nonviolent, and seeking the truth over decades as a self-mission, along with through the works of the Light Millennium Global Organization (introduced on the web in August 1999) for nearly a quarter century.

This effort has intersected our paths with Dr. Sohan Lal Gandhi & Anuvrat Global Organization through the #UNDGC (formerly UN Department of Information UN.DPI/NGO) at the United Nations since both organizations were already associated with the UN.DPI/NGO in 2007.

Consequently, I participated as a keynote speaker in the 7th ICPNA – International Conference on Peace and Nonviolent Action, which was dedicated to the “Non-Violent Lifestyle” theme in Jaipur, India in 2008, then it followed in 2014 and 2019 in Delhi. In this line, the upcoming 11th ICPNA‘s theme is:

“Only Nonviolence Can Guarantee World Peace and Environmental Sustainability”

The 11th ICPNA will be presented virtually on February 13-26, 2024.
For more information, please visit: https://icpna.anuvibha.org/#/flow?lang=en

Over the years, we have been collaborating with the Anuvrat Global Organization on various concepts such as #NonViolentLifeStyle, #Gandhi149, #Gandhi150, #GandhiAndEnvironment (on several occasions), and #UNCivilSociety conference-related programs.
In particular, after working on several Gandhi and nonviolent related programs, which inspired me to visit Gandhi Museums in India.

Consequently, I have visited two Gandhi Museums in Delhi (in 2019), Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad (in 2019 & 2024); Gandhi Home Museum in Mumbai (2024). All these further inspired me to continue working on the “Nonviolent” and “Seeking the Truth” concepts. As Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) powerfully stated the following: “Truth is God“, and in His 11 principles and “Life of Tree”, “Nonviolent” & “Truth” are at the core. (Ref. Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad, India.)

In this background, I am grateful to Dr. S.L. Gandhi, who nominated and made sure to present this award to me in the presence of H.H. Acharya Mahashraman before I left Mumbai on Jan. 30, 2024.

Indeed, it was a great honor, excitement, and surprise to receive the Anuvrat’s 2023 International Peace Award, which has enormously motivated me to continue working in this line toward expanding our reach and engaging with as many organizations and people collaboratively as we can from all walks of life.

Despite all the scheduling challenges, the Director of the Children Peace Palace, Mr. Sanchay Jain in Rajsamand, Udaipur, the President of the Anuvrat, Mr. Avinash Nahar, General Secretary Mr. Bhikam Surana, along with the Anuvrat’s volunteer Mr. Deepak Jain, all together as a joint collaborative effort, they made it possible.

To that extent, I would like to acknowledge Mr. Arvind Vora, who is the key contact of the Anuvrat Global Organization at the United Nations based in New York, and co-founder of the Shanti Fund.

This was an unexpected, further empowering, and utmost symbolizing finale of my trip to India, along with many other honorable recognitions and exciting programs, which was started on the 3rd of Jan. 2024, and concluded by the 1st of Feb. 2024.

Once again, I would like to thank wholeheartedly Dr. S.L. Gandhi and the Anuvrat Vishva Bharati Society, along withall who made it possible.

Greetings to you all from Istanbul…

With peace, love, light, and working together toward a nonviolent world!

Bircan Ünver, Founder-President & Head NGO Rep. of
The Light Millennium, Charitable
Global Human Advancement Organization to the
United Nations Department of Global Communications (since 2005)
www.lmglobal.org | www.lightmillennium.org

February 7, 2024
Fall of Jerusalem

The Fall of Jerusalem during the Ottoman Empire occurred in 1917 during World War I. The Ottoman Empire, which was aligned with the Central Powers, was engaged in conflict with the Allied Powers, including British forces in the Middle East. Jerusalem, a city of significant religious and historical importance, was part of the Ottoman Empire at that time.

In 1917, General Edmund Allenby led British and Empire forces in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign against the Ottoman forces. The campaign aimed to capture strategic territories in the Middle East, including Jerusalem. On December 9, 1917, British forces approached Jerusalem, and the Ottoman garrison in the city, under the command of Mayor Hussein al-Husseini, surrendered to the British without significant resistance.

General Allenby, in a symbolic gesture, entered Jerusalem on foot through the Jaffa Gate on December 11, 1917. This event marked the end of Ottoman rule in Jerusalem after centuries of control. The fall of Jerusalem was a pivotal moment in the Middle Eastern theater of World War I, and it had significant implications for the subsequent geopolitical developments in the region.

After the fall of Jerusalem, the British Mandate for Palestine was established, and the League of Nations granted Britain the mandate to govern the territory. The fall of Jerusalem is remembered for its historical, cultural, and religious significance, as the city holds sacred sites for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

The Battle of Jerusalem occurred in Palestine Campaign during World War I between British Empire against the Ottoman Empire. Fighting for the city developed from 17 November, continuing until surrender of the Holy city in 30 December 1917. After the fall of Ottoman ‘Gaza Line’ between Beersheba and Gaza in October-November 1917. Ottoman retreated north and form defensive line between Aqaba in the Red Sea and Jafa in mediterranean coast. Port cty of Aqaba quickly fell to the British backed Hashemite rebels in July. Whle the Ottomans defended itself fron two front attack from British advance in Sinai and Hashemite rebel attack from Hejaz.

This series of battles was successfully fought by the British Empire’s XX Corps, XXI Corps,Desert Mounted Corps and Hashemite rebels against strong opposition from the Yildirim Army Group’s Seventh Army in the Judean Hills and the Eighth Army north of Jaffa on the Mediterranean coast. The loss of Jaffa and Jerusalem, constituted a grave setback for the Ottoman Empire.

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Gallipoli (2015)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
The Water Diviner (2014)
Gallipoli (1981)
The Lighthorsemen (1987)
Адмиралъ (2008)
The Russian Revolution (2017)
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
Dschihad für den Kaiser (2016)
Wonder Woman (2017)
Flyboys (2006)

February 3, 2024
Provincial Universities: The AK Party’s Backyard Campus

Tuğba Tekerek on the crisis in Turkish academia

William Armstrong

January 30

Turkey Book Talk #211 – Tuğba Tekerek, journalist and author, on “Taşra Üniversiteleri – AK Parti’nin Arka Kampüsü” (Provincial Universities: The AK Party’s Backyard Campus), published by İletişim.

The book examines the impact of the government’s push to open over 100 universities across Turkey over the last two decades. It paints a picture of falling academic standards but increased outlets for the ruling party’s religious nationalist ideology.

January 30, 2024
Greetings to you all from India

Turkish Forum Advisory Board Member Ms. Unver has a letter from India.

Greetings to you all from India,

Today, as of January 19; I gave 2 lectures to different Secondary and High School students in Rajsamand, introduced The Light Millennium Global, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, J.U.C. Awards, Water Action Decade.

SDG-6, and Gandhi’s philosophy and vision on nonviolence, along with our collaboration with the Anuvrat (Anuvibha) Global Organization and UNDGC associations.

Tomr. morning, I will leave of the Children Peace Palace here to Ahmedabad, from there to Chennai. I would like to thank with full heartily to Dr. S.L. Gandhi, Arvind Vora and Sanchay Jain for the kindest invitation, which turned out one of the best experiences that I had have so far in India.

The visited schools are:

1. Bal Niketan Gandhi Seva Sadan (E.M) School (300 students);

2. Pragati Secondary School (approx 70 students).

I also thank to my translator; Monica, Tanisha (who took the photos) and Lehru and Jagdish; along with to the principles and teachers of the each school.

Bircan Unver

January 19, 2024
Russia could attack the West ???

That’s what it’s all about:

According to the Bild newspaper, the German Bundeswehr is studying scenarios in which Russia could attack the West bevor the summer. The situation could escalate in the coming winter, the document continues.

In the summer of 2025, NATO could finally deploy 300,000 troops to Ukraine’s eastern flank. While Ukraine is aiming for a summit at the highest level on its peace plan, Russian President Vladimir Putin probably has other intentions: According to a training plan of the German Defense Ministry, the Kremlin chief could prepare a hybrid attack on NATO as early as next winter. This is reported by the “Bild” newspaper.

In the secret report, the German Defense Ministry outlines in detail a possible “path to conflict” between Russia and the Western defense alliance. Month after month, both Russian and Western actions are described. Among other things, the Bundeswehr expects the mobilization of hundreds of thousands of NATO soldiers and an imminent outbreak of war in the summer of 2025, according to the “Bild”. Large-scale Russian manoeuvres from September Russia wants to call up another 200,000 men into the army soon to launch a new offensive against Ukraine in the spring.

In the summer months, Russia would then begin increasingly open attacks on the West – including through severe cyberattacks. The large-scale “Zapad 2024” manoeuvre with 50,000 troops is scheduled to start in western Russia and Belarus in September.

At the end of the year, there would be a Russian invasion of areas of eastern Ukraine, whereupon NATO is to deploy around 300,000 soldiers to Ukraine’s eastern flank on the so-called “Day X” in the summer of 2025. Different scenarios considered The Ministry of Defense declined to comment on the information.

Only this much: “Basically, I can tell you that the consideration of different scenarios – even if they are extremely unlikely – is part of everyday military business, especially in training,” a spokesman for the ministry told Bild. Just last week, Swedish security experts warned of the danger of war with Russia. “Many have said it before me, but let me say it by virtue of my office: there could be a war in Sweden,” said Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Sweden’s Minister of Civil Protection.

Everyone must prepare for the worst-case scenario, such as a war with Russia, before it is too late, Bohlin said.

January 18, 2024
Turkey Government Scholarships 2024-25 Fully Funded
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Turkey Burslari Scholarship 2024-2025

Country:

Turkey

Funded By:

Turkish Government

Course:
- Undergraduate Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctoral Degree
Duration:
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- Turkey Masters Scholarship ( 2-to-3 years)
- Turkey PhD Award (3 or 4)
Financial Coverage (Turkey Scholarship Benefits)

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Undergraduate Scholarship Coverage:
- University and Program Placement
- Monthly Stipend: 700 TL per month
- Tuition Fee
- Once-off Return Flight Ticket
- Health Insurance
- Accommodation
- One-year Turkish Language Course
Master and Ph.D. Scholarship Coverage
- University and program placement
- Monthly Stipend:
- Master’s: 950 TL per month
- Ph.D.: 1400 TL per month
- Tuition Fee
- Once-off Return Flight Ticket
- Health Insurance
- Accommodation
- One-year Turkish Language Course
List of Available Study Fields:

Turkey Government Scholarship 2024-25 offers all Academic Fields & Majors for all Levels of Study in Turkey. The List of Courses is given below for Turkey Burslari 2024.
- Accounting
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- Civil Engineering
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- Pharmacology
- Zoology
Eligibility Criteria of the Turkey Burslari Scholarships 2023:
- Students who wish to study in Turkey under the Turkish Government Scholarship 2024 must meet the following criteria.
Eligible Countries:
- Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply for Turkey Scholarships
- You may apply if you have completed your graduation or if it will be completed before August 2023.
- You should not be enrolled in any Turkish university at the time of application.
Age Criteria:
- You must be under the age of 21 to enroll in an undergraduate program,
- You must be under the age of 30 to enroll in the Master’s program.
- You must be under 35 to enroll in Doctorate program.
The minimum academic achievement:
- Students applying for bachelor’s degrees: 70%
- Applicants for master’s and doctoral degrees: 75%
- Applicants for the health sciences, including medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, should have a minimum academic record of 90%.
Supporting Documents:
- National Identification OR a valid Passport
- A recent photograph
- National exam scores (for domestic students)
- Diploma or temporary certificate of Graduation
- Academic transcripts
- International exam scores (if required by the chosen university & program)
- Language test scores
- A research proposal (for Ph.D. applicants only)
Other Requirements
- You should have a TOEFL or IELTS (The Test of English as a Foreign Language) certification.
- The certification is an international benchmark that shows that you are good enough to take a course at a university if you want to study English.
- You need to provide a letter stating your purpose in taking this scholarship program.
- Applicants should not have any health problems.
- Short-term scholarship programs may have additional application requirements
What are the steps to apply for the Turkey Scholarships 2024?
- Check the eligibility requirements: Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship.
- Create an account: Go to the Turkey Scholarships official website and create an account by clicking on the “Sign Up” button. You will need to provide your personal information and create a password to complete the registration process.
- Start the online application: Once you have created an account, click on the “Application” tab and select the scholarship you wish to apply for. Then click on the “Apply” button to begin the online application process.
- Complete the online application form: Fill out the online application form with your personal and academic information, and upload any required supporting documents.
Selection Criteria for the Turkish Scholarships 2024:

The selection would be made based on the following aspects:
- Academic success.
- Active participation in Social Activities.
- Motivation towards the relevant field.
- After a preliminary assessment, an Expert Evaluation will be made.
- Interview of 15 to 30 minutes.
- Then, the Selection committee’s final decision will be endorsed
How to win a Turkey Burslari Scholarship 2024?
- Diploma Grade
- The Last Term’s General Average Grades
- University Entrance Exam Grade (if any)
- High School Graduation Exam / Baccalaureate Grade (if any
- International Test Score (if any)
- Any other academic certificates or (*) cumulative GPA
- Based on their school achievements, applicants will be contacted for an evaluation.
- The interview will take place in Turkish Consulates, and when these are not available, technology will be used instead.
- The findings will be shown on the application system and sent to you. Turkey Burslari Scholarship applications can now be submitted online.
January 10, 2024