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THE OMBUDSMAN INSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF TÜRKİYE

started in 2018 in order to guide our citizens, Turkish CSOs and
opinion leaders by meeting them and explaining how they can apply to
the Ombudsman in their own country.

• It is our intention to continue the organization of international
ombudsman conferences in 2021. To this end, the Institution plans to
organize 2 symposiums and around 10 workshops to be attended by
international participants.

• In 2021, the Institution will continue its cooperation and working visits
to the Ombudsman and Ombudsman Associations around the world.
In this regard, the Institution plans to conduct around 20 bilateral
cooperation and working visits.

• The regional meetings will continue to be held with participation of
provincial administrators, citizens, CSOs, and opinion leaders in 15
provinces in 2021.

• It is planned to come together with the CSOs and press members for
at least 100 times.
• Within the radio program project in 81 provinces started in 2020, the
Institution will continue to attend the radio programs of different cities
in 2021 to introduce the activities and familiarize citizens with the
Institution.

• The Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye receive applications from children
as well. In this regard, essay writing, brochure and painting competitions are
planned to be continued also in 2021 with the target group of primary and
secondary students in order to increase the recognition of our Institution and
spread the culture of seeking legal remedies. And the works in progress with
UNICEF in this subject will also continue in 2021.
• With an aim to spread the culture of seeking legal remedies among university
students, 100 conferences, workshops and events are planned.

- As of today, there are Ombudsman Student Clubs at 100 universities in
the country. These Clubs not only introduce the Ombudsmanship to the
students and academia but also contribute to the improvement of culture
of claiming rights at the universities. In 2021, it is our aim to contribute
to the establishment of Ombudsman Student Clubs at all universities
around the country.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT 127