Message of Condolences for the Victims of Wildfires in Southern California January 14, 2025 – We are deeply saddened by the wildfires that have devastated communities in and around Los Angeles County in Southern California. These fires have not only destroyed vast natural landscapes and thousands of homes but have also displaced thousands
Message of Condemnation and Condolences for the Victims of Terrorist Attack in New Orleans, Louisiana January 2, 2025– We strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack that claimed the lives of fifteen people and wounded more than thirty-five in the early hours of the New Year’s Day in New Orleans, Louisiana. We offer our
COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS AND LEGACY: THE FUTURE OF THE HIZMET MOVEMENT November 7, 2024– On the sad occasion of the passing of Mr. Fethullah Gülen, we would like to express our condolences to the volunteers and friends of the Hizmet Movement and ask God Almighty to grant them patience. As announced on various occasions, the
In Remembrance of Mr. Fethullah Gülen: A Towering Figure of Faith and Leadership October 21, 2024– With sorrowful hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the departure of our beloved Fethullah Gülen “Hocaefendi” from this temporal world. We are deeply saddened by the departure of Mr. Gülen, a towering figure of
Alliance for Shared Values message on the anniversary of July 15, 2016 Since the horrible night of July 15, 2016, the Turkish government has conducted an ongoing persecution of Hizmet participants based not on any evidence of wrongdoing, but through a textbook example of guilt by association. In addition to dismissing and jailing
AfSV’s Message of Condemnation of the Assassination Attempt on Former U.S. President Donald Trump 14 July 2024– We unequivocally condemn the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump, which also tragically resulted in the death of an attendee and two spectators. We denounce this heinous act and the evil mentality behind it.
AFSV Human Rights Day Message December 10, 2023 — Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Alliance for Shared Values (AfSV) joins the United Nations, celebrating the anniversary of this important milestone in advancing freedom, justice, and equality for all, but also reflecting on the alarming state
Message of Condolences for the Victims of Violence in Israel and Gaza October 8, 2023— We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life during the attacks carried out by Hamas against Israeli civilians and during the response of the Israeli forces in Gaza. We condemn all forms of terrorism; attacks targeting
AFSV Message for International Day of Democracy September 15, 2023– The Alliance for Shared Values (AfSV) joins the United Nations (UN) and the international community in celebrating the International Day of Democracy, using the opportunity to highlight the need to protect democracy in countries where there is a growing democratic deficit. We must
AFSV Statement on International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances August 30, 2023– The Alliance for Shared Values (AfSV) joins the United Nations (UN) and the international community to recognize the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. Enforced disappearances are a common strategy used by authoritarian regimes to oppress and