This workshop, organized by the Kurdish Studies Center (KSC), addresses a critical set of issues. Conducting social research in a country like Turkey, which has a long history of ethnic, political, and social conflict, demands a high level of ethical sensitivity, methodological rigor, and pedagogical awareness from researchers. Poorly formulated research questions, problematic language used on sensitive topics, or communication problems can lead to outcomes that damage the culture of social peace. For this reason, the workshop does not limit peace research to a technical activity but treats it as a practice imbued with social responsibility.
The workshop aims to bring together aspiring young researchers with academics and researchers experienced in the fields of peace, conflict, freedom, and social memory, enabling participants to develop a pluralistic, inclusive, and critical perspective in their research processes. In this respect, the workshop directly aligns with the principles of participation, pluralism, horizontal communication, and critical dialogue, which are the foundational principles of the "Social Peace and Social Freedom" theme. Throughout the workshop, the ethical dilemmas, methodological boundaries, and pedagogical responsibilities encountered while conducting research on peace and freedom will be addressed not through one-way transmission, but through collective thinking, experience sharing, and collaborative learning. This approach aims to contribute to the Forum's goal of fostering dialogue between different social segments and creating a common ground for discussion.
Finally, the workshop operates with an acknowledgment of the importance of promoting peace-sensitive knowledge production and a research culture at a time when the possibilities for social peace are being debated. Contributing to the cultivation of this awareness among young researchers will, in the long term, directly help strengthen the culture of peace and freedom that the Forum envisions.
Language: Turkish
Participation: While open to everyone, the participation of young researchers, master's students, and doctoral candidates is particularly encouraged. The call for applications will be announced by KSC, and applications will be evaluated by the instructors.
Capacity: 20 people
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Participation is limited by quota.