Fethullah Gülen’s Message for the UNESCO International Teachers’ Day October 5, 2021 -On the occasion of International Teachers’ Day, I sincerely congratulate and thank all teachers, the most influential architects of the sustainable peace and welfare of humanity. Our teachers’ efforts are critical in developing the potential of our youth and helping them

AfSV’s Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks September 11, 2021– This year marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, which devastated the lives of thousands of people and changed the lives of everyone else. Twenty years ago, Mr. Fethullah Gulen was one of the first prominent Muslim leaders to

AfSV Statement on the Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan August 27, 2021 - We condemn, in the strongest terms, the horrific terrorist attacks at Kabul’s airport on August 26, which claimed the lives of more than 100 innocent people and left many others injured. Hizmet Movement participants have founded several private, non-sectarian, STEM-based schools

AfSV Message for the International Day of Friendship July 30, 2021 – Today, the Alliance for Shared Values joins the international community in celebrating the UN’s International Day of Friendship. This day provides hope to many that friendship between peoples and cultures can create peace between communities. Peaceful and harmonious coexistence are among

AfSV Denounces Turkey’s Abduction of Orhan Inandi The Alliance for Shared Values, which is a voice for Hizmet organizations across the United States, denounces the Turkish government’s abduction—and apparent torture—of innocent Kyrgyz citizen Orhan Inandi, the founder of top-flight schools in Kyrgyzstan, over bogus charges of “terrorism.” Inandi’s abduction in the Kyrgyz capital of

AFSV Statement Marking the United Nations World Refugee Day June 20, 2021– On World Refugee Day, the international community celebrates the strength and courage of people forced to flee their homes in order to escape conflict or persecution. It also provides the opportunity to reflect on the challenges refugees have faced and recognize their

AfSV Message for the International Day of Living Together in Peace May 16, 2021– Today, the international community commemorates the International Day of Living Together in Peace, which encourages peaceful coexistence while recognizing and respecting differences and diversity. The values of this day coincide greatly with the Hizmet values of social harmony and peace.

AFSV Message on Violence in the Holy Land May 13, 2021– We are deeply saddened by ongoing violence and the tragic loss of life in the Holy Land. We call on all parties to de-escalate the situation and address the root causes of the continuous violence in the region, including the forced eviction

Statement Marking the United Nations World Press Freedom Day May 3, 2021– Today, on the United Nations’ World Press Freedom Day, the Alliance for Shared Values joins the international community in recognizing the importance of having an independent press for a free and open society. We also advocate for the journalists and media outlets

Fethullah Gülen’s Message of Condolences for Maulana Wahiduddin Khan April 24, 2021– I learned with deep sorrow the news of the death of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, one of the prominent Islamic scholars of India, a peace advocate, a lover of the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings of God be