UNESCO Culture of Peace and Human Rights Studies

The BAUUNESCOCulture of Peace and Human Rights Research Unit was established on 12 July 2012 through an agreement signed between Mr. Enver Yücel, Chairman of the BAU Board of Trustees, and UNESCODirector-General Elena BOKOVA at UNESCOHeadquarters in Paris. The Unit will operate for 3 years in coordination with the National Commission and with respect for UNESCOpriorities.

General Objective: In line with UNESCO's goals and priorities, to help establish a culture of peace in education and build bridges between civilizations, to take initiatives to prevent human rights violations, and to raise awareness of rights in society.

Specific Objective: Subject to following UNESCO's priorities and in cooperation with the UNESCO Türkiye National Commission, to raise public awareness of human rights and to set an example of social responsibility for universities around the world by carrying out pioneering activities to establish a culture of peace.

Target Group: While varying for each activity, our general target group consists of university students, researchers and children aged 10-15. Starting with intellectuals in Türkiye and around the world, the Unit will reach out to the public and work to define everyone's responsibilities in building a culture of peace and preserving cultural values.