The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, posted a message on his NSosyal account regarding Human Rights Day.
In his post, Head of Communications Duran noted:
"10 December Human Rights Day is a day to lend an ear to the voice of humanity’s conscience.
This day serves as a reminder that the rights inherent in every human being must be safeguarded without any form of distinction. Justice, compassion, and conscience are the greatest pillars not only of societies but of humanity itself.
As expressed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,
'In our civilisation, human rights are inherent in the very existence of the human being.
The conception of human rights in our faith, embracing all human beings as brothers and sisters regardless of gender, colour, race, language, or culture, has also been shaped in this spirit.'
Guided by this understanding, Türkiye, as a country that upholds human dignity above all, continues to be the voice of justice both domestically and globally.
Today, humanity is confronted with a profound test that unfolds in Gaza. The loss of thousands of innocent civilians, women, and children during months of bombardment has been etched in collective memory as a dark stain on human dignity. The silence of the international community in the face of these blatant human rights violations casts serious doubt on the sincerity of its human rights rhetoric.
Under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye has taken a clear and resolute stance against the oppression in Gaza, representing the conscience of humanity. For we are the heirs of a civilisation that regards service to humanity as the highest virtue.
On this occasion, I hope that 10 December Human Rights Day will serve as a means for the restoration of justice, compassion, and human dignity across the world, especially in Gaza.''