Turkan Bozkurt

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Turkan Bozkurt is a paralegal, dedicated human rights advocate, and writer with extensive expertise in Middle Eastern affairs, gender equality, and minority rights. She holds a Master of Arts in Near & Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies, equipping her with a deep understanding of legal systems, social justice, and the intersections of law and society.

With a strong background in human rights reporting, Turkan has worked with organizations such as ARC, AzCivic Nation, Etekyazi, and the Foundation for Inclusive Society, contributing to reports on human rights violations and policy analysis. Her work has been featured in leading think tanks and news outlets, including Geopolitical Monitor, Eureporter, and JNS. Additionally, she has been a prominent panelist at international conferences such as the Economic Forum Poland, MESA, and NWSA.

Turkan’s advocacy extends to global human rights initiatives, including her participation in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. She is particularly focused on comparative analysis, drawing connections between systemic oppression in Iran and North America. Through her research, she examines parallels in gender discrimination, minority rights suppression, and state violence, highlighting how different political and legal frameworks impact marginalized communities. Through her work, Turkan continues to amplify marginalized voices, challenge systemic inequalities, and contribute to policy discussions on gender and minority rights.