Türkiye hosts nearly 4 million refugees, most living outside camps. Syrian refugees total 3.6 million, fleeing 13-year war. High living costs and inflation make it difficult for refugees to survive. February 2023 earthquakes affected 16 million people in 500 km radius
Won two Academy Awards, including honorary one for directing "In the Land of Blood and Honey". Received three Golden Globe Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Won Tony Award for producing "The Outsiders" (2024)
UN has six main organs: General Assembly, Security Council, ECOSOC, Trusteeship Council, ICJ, and Secretariat. Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent veto-wielding members. ECOSOC coordinates work of 15 specialized agencies and five regional commissions. Secretariat provides facilities and carries out tasks under UN Charter
INGOs operate independently of governments worldwide. About 75,000 international organizations exist, with 42,000 active. NGOs can be advocacy or operational, receiving funding from companies. INGOs operate under principles of neutrality, humanity, and independence
ECOSOC is one of UN's six principal organs coordinating economic and social fields. Council has 54 members elected yearly for overlapping three-year terms. Over 1,600 NGOs have consultative status with Council. President elected for one-year term, rotating among regional groups
Global period characterized by increased uncertainties and conflicts. Current global governance mechanisms inadequate and fragilities increasing. Türkiye benefits from central position and strong institutions