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 for International Day of Peace September 21, 2024– The Alliance for Shared Values (AfSV) stands with the United Nations (UN) and the global community in celebrating the International Day of Peace, a day that reaffirms our collective commitment to advancing the values of peace, mutual respect, and dignity

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

Fethullah Gülen’s Message of Condolences for the Victims of Wildfires in Hawaii 17 August 2023–It is with deep sadness that I received the news of the fires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, in which more than 100 people died, the fate of hundreds has not yet been determined, and many residents were