Ten Years After July 15: The Lasting Consequences for Democracy and Human Rights in Türkiye July 15, 2026– July 15, 2026 marks the tenth anniversary of one of the most consequential and controversial events in modern Turkish history. On the night of July 15, 2016, Türkiye witnessed a violent military mobilization that was

Message of Condemnation and Condolences for Shooting at San Diego Mosque  May 19 2016– We are deeply saddened by the horrific shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in which two teenagers shot and killed three members of the Muslim community. We strongly condemn this attack and the hatemongering that appears to have influenced the attackers. According to local law enforcement officials, the

Message of Condemnation and Condolences for Mass Shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney December 14, 2025– We strongly condemn the horrific mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, that targeted the members of the Jewish community who were gathered for a Hanukkah celebration. The attack has taken at least fifteen innocent lives and left many

Message of Condolences on the Passing of Father Thomas Michel November 26, 2025 - We are saddened to learn the passing of Father Thomas F. Michel, S.J., one of the most influential figures in Catholic-Muslim dialogue of the past half-century. Father Michel dedicated his life to building bridges between Christianity and Islam, embodying

One Year Later: Honoring the Legacy of Fethullah Gülen October 20, 2025 – Today marks the first anniversary of the passing of Fethullah Gülen, a globally recognized Muslim scholar, educator, and advocate for interfaith dialogue whose influence continues to inspire millions around the world.  The Alliance for Shared Values (AfSV) is committed to preserving

Hizmet Movement Unveils Islamic Foundations of Core Values ~ New Publication Traces Religious Sources of Movement's Core Values~ CLIFTON, New Jersey (September 21, 2025) – On the fourth anniversary of its landmark Core Values declaration and coinciding with the International Day of Peace, the Alliance for Shared Values (AfSV), together with Hizmet-affiliated organizations worldwide,

AfSV's 9th Anniversary Message on July 15 The Night of July 15 and the Beginning of a Coup against the Civil SocietyToday marks the ninth anniversary of the so-called coup attempt in Türkiye on the night of July 15, 2016. In the wake of that dark night—particularly starting the morning of July 16—a systematic campaign

Message of Condolences for the Victims of Flash Floods in Texas July 8, 2025 — We are deeply saddened by the devastating floods that have impacted communities across the state of Texas. Our hearts go out to the grieving families during this difficult time.  In the face of such adversity, we recognize and

AfSV Declaration on Social Peace and Justice in Turkey June 24, 2025 — Hizmet is a civil society movement committed to the ideals of living together in peace and serving humanity, and it works within the framework of social responsibility and philanthropy. The movement is centered on the concept of altruistic volunteerism and

The Message of Condolences on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis April 21, 2025– We learned with sorrow the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who throughout his life promoted dialogue and mutual respect among religious people, and especially between Muslims and Christians. In the spirit of the message of Jesus (peace