Social Cohesion in Civil Society Festival

The Social Cohesion in Civil Society Festival, organized in collaboration between the Bahçeşehir University Migration and Urban Studies Research and Application Center (BAUMUS) and Harmony, was held on 9 November at the Fazıl Say Hall. Aiming to strengthen social cohesion by encouraging intercultural interaction, the festival brought together individuals from different cultures.

The event offered a program of all-day sessions, booth areas, workshops and various activities. Participants had the opportunity to meet civil society organizations and gained perspective on social cohesion through sessions with different concepts.

As a research and application center known for its work in migration, urbanization and social cohesion, BAUMUS contributed to the organization of this festival. The festival also enabled BAUMUS to share its knowledge with a wider audience.

Harmony, one of the organizations with which the event was held in collaboration, took part in the festival as an international civil society initiative whose mission is to increase understanding and cooperation among individuals from different cultures.

This collaboration further strengthened social bonds by reinforcing intercultural dialogue. The Social Cohesion in Civil Society Festival reminded everyone once again how valuable solidarity and intercultural understanding are when people come together. Aiming to contribute to building a future in which individuals from different cultures can live together in harmony, the event offered participants an unforgettable experience.