Hasan Kara

Activist Type
Human Rights

Hasan Kara is the mayor of Kilis, a Turkish city bordering Syria. In 2016, the Turkish government nominated Kilis for a Nobel Peace Prize as an example of hospitality and human rights protection that the world should recognize.

Under Kara’s direction, Kilis, a town of 90,000 has welcomed over 120,000 Syrians into their community throughout the Syrian Civil War. Kilis has allowed the refugees to set up their businesses and the locals share their jobs, homes, trades, and social spaces with the Syrian people. Kara’s efforts in Kilis have been praised by the U.S. and other nations worldwide.

Artwork by
Anne Di Lillo

Ebru (cloudy) or Abru (water face) is the technique of paper marbling that Turks have practiced since the 16th century. The dyes and inks used are often mineral-based, and given the region’s bounty of these natural resources in Turkey, a broad range of colors are seen in these designs.

Turkey

Türkiye Flag
Capital
Ankara
Founded
October 29, 1923
Demonym
Turkish
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