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Stolen Lifes, Stolen Dreams
I would have loved to begin and end my writing like a news report, but I am writing this not to inform you about events, but to wake you up. According to data from the Federation of Women’s Associations of Turkey, at least 280 women were killed by men between January 1st and August 31st,…
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Sexual Abuse of a 13-Year-Old Girl by 15 People
The incident took place in Sultanbeyli district of Istanbul, in October 2010, in A.A. It happened when the girl named was only 13 years old. Hasret Vural, her friend from school, invited A.A. to her home. Even though he initially said no, he said, “We watch movies, we have fun.” Vural, who convinced A.A. with…
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The Race for Minerals in Ocean Depths: Clean Energy and Geopolitical Competition
Deep within the oceans, thousands of meters below the surface, lie large mineral deposits. These minerals play a crucial role in the production of clean energy technologies. These technologies are critical in combating climate change, yet these minerals can also be used in military equipment and weapons production. With the increase in license applications by…