
Mahmud Halil is a Palestinian-born academic activist and civil society advocate. Columbia University, where he received advanced bachelor's degree training, played a central role in his involvement in pro-Palestinian student movements. In 2024, he emerged as one of the negotiators during Gaza protests at Columbia University. On 9 March 2025, he was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of the Trump administration’s campaign of pressure against pro-Palestinian student
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Edanur Karakoç

Digital activism refers to the online actions and participation processes undertaken by individuals and communities to raise awareness, shape public opinion, and demand change on social, political, or cultural issues through the internet and new media technologies. Unlike traditional methods, this form of activism enables individuals to become active participants by offering rapid communication, access to broad audiences, and opportunities for interaction. At the same time, digital activism is r
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Esra Abdulazizoğlu

Contemporary art is a term used to describe an artistic approach that emerged with a critical stance toward traditional artistic norms, taking shape after World War II and becoming institutionalized particularly from the 1960s onward. In Turkish art circles this concept is often used synonymously with “modern art,” yet some critics argue that there are nuances between the two terms and therefore advocate for the preference of the term “contemporary art.” This artistic approach signifies a shift
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Ömer Said Aydın

Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was born on July 1998 in Antalya. The Eygi family moved to America when Ayşenur was still a child. Ayşenur began her education at West Seattle High School in USA and later studied psychology at the University of Washington. During her second year, Ayşenur decided to minor in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures and graduated from university in June 2024.LifeAyşenur emerged as a socially conscious and active individual throughout her academic life, serving as a peer mentor at t
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Fatih Er