ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a message on the occasion of “December 10 World Human Rights Day”.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

The adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations on 10 December 1948 is an important first step towards the international protection of human rights, and therefore, 10 December is celebrated as “Human Rights Day” in all countries of the world.

When the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”, defined as the constitution of human rights by the United Nations General Assembly, was declared on December 10, 1948, international mechanisms were established and put into operation to prevent human rights violations all over the world. In this context, a series of legal regulations were made in our country and these rights were also protected by the Constitution and Laws. The protection of human rights in our country and their further advancement are among the primary goals of all segments of our society. Our efforts to always reach the better and more beautiful will continue without ever considering the point we have reached in the field of human rights, which is accepted as a measure of development, as sufficient.

In this context, as a state and a nation, we are determined and resolute to embrace human rights and freedoms, see our differences as richness in the axis of love, respect and tolerance, and carry these values ​​into the future in a way that will make our country much stronger.

With these feelings and thoughts; I celebrate December 10th World Human Rights Day, with the wish for a world where there are no human rights violations and love and brotherhood prevail, and I hope it will be a blessing for all humanity.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

Last Update: 08 December 2024

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a message on the occasion of December 3rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

December 3rd was accepted as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by the United Nations in order to draw attention to the problems of people with disabilities all over the world and to create social awareness to better understand them.

Working for our disabled citizens to live a happy life is one of our most important duties. Today, it is seen that our State has signed very important works in this regard. Our State, which acts with the principle of “Let people live so that the state lives”, has made very serious basic legal arrangements for our disabled citizens to take an active part in social life, to participate in daily life without obstacles, to integrate with society, to have equal opportunities, and with the social policies implemented, our disabled citizens have been provided with the opportunity to benefit from much more comprehensive services.

When opportunities are provided and obstacles are removed for our disabled brothers and sisters, it is beyond all praise that they achieve proud success in every field from art to sports. We see this in our athletes who compete on behalf of our country and wave our country’s flag in every branch. Every success of theirs is a source of pride for us. On this occasion, it should not be forgotten that becoming disabled should never be considered the end of life; it should not be seen as an obstacle to reading, learning, and participating in social life.

On December 3rd, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I am very happy with the efforts of our disabled citizens to participate in social life and achieve success; I invite everyone to support our disabled citizens and wish them a healthy, happy and honorable life.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a message on the occasion of November 25th International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

Our women, who are the most important source of humanity’s existence, unfortunately do not get the value they deserve and are exposed to injustice and even violence. Violence against women is one of the most important problems of our century in our country and in the world. Violence against women also shakes the foundations of the family institution.

Since women are among the most fundamental building blocks of a society, how women are treated in that society, the rights women have, the value given to women, the sanctions to be applied in case women are subjected to violence and how women are protected are directly proportional to the level of development of that society. For a healthy society, all kinds of injustice and violence that women are exposed to must be prevented. No matter what, we are not and will not be in favor of oppressing and breaking women.

In all circumstances, women should receive the value they deserve, and there should be absolutely no excuses for this. Women should not leave their husbands for simple reasons, and they should raise their husbands with a mature attitude. If necessary, they should work and earn their own bread. All our women are our crowning glory, and everyone should see this as such.

Hoping that November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, will lead to measures that will contribute to the prevention of violence against women, the protection and development of women’s rights, the empowerment of women in social life and their equal rights, I wish for a world where all obstacles to women reaching their rightful place in society are removed.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a congratulatory message on the occasion of “November 24 Teachers’ Day”.

ASFA HOLDING Board Chairman Asaf ATASOY stated the following in his message;
On November 24, Teachers’ Day, when Gazi Mustafa Kemal was given the title of “Head Teacher”, I appreciate the enthusiasm and determination of our education soldiers who are building our future.

Teaching is a valuable, respectable and honorable profession that requires effort, devotion, patience and tolerance, is based on a relationship of trust and love between the teacher and the learner, and whose value cannot be measured by any material reward.

As in every period of history, our teachers continue to raise generations that have a developed sense of democracy, rights and justice, contribute to cultural and scientific developments, are self-confident and use their knowledge for the benefit of humanity.

Teaching is not just a profession, it is the trigger of every social development and the will to solve every problem experienced. Our teachers are part of the solution with a common sense perspective in the face of current problems in every event and situation experienced by our nation. Indeed, during the pandemic process that has affected the world, our teachers working in our province have been at the forefront of contact tracing studies, loyalty social support teams, and aid efforts. On the other hand, our teachers, who have made efforts to prevent students from falling behind in their education with distance education studies, have become the unsung heroes of the process with all these diligent efforts. I would also like to thank our teachers on behalf of all my fellow citizens of Erzurum and Istanbul for all their efforts.

With these feelings and thoughts, I congratulate Teachers’ Day for our teachers who have chosen the most honorable of professions, who have undertaken the most sacred of services, who have the responsibility of raising generations who will have a say in the future of our nation, and I remember with mercy and gratitude our teachers who have passed away, especially our education martyrs.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a congratulatory message on the 41st anniversary of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

“Happy 41st anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

I remember the founding President Rauf Denktaş and our martyrs who gave their lives for the independence of the TRNC with mercy and our veterans with gratitude.”

TRNC REPUBLIC DAY
Republic Day is a national holiday celebrated every year on 15 November in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in memory of the declaration of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The Assembly of the Turkish Federated State of Cyprus unanimously declared the establishment of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on 15 November 1983.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a commemorative message on the 86th anniversary of the death of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

As the Turkish Nation, we once again commemorate with mercy, gratitude and appreciation the founder of our Republic and the architect of our independence, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, whom we sent to the eternal world on November 10, 1938, on the 86th anniversary of his death.

Atatürk, who attributed all of his achievements, especially the Republic, the greatest work created with democratic, secular and contemporary values, to the Great Turkish Nation, earned the admiration and respect of even his enemies with his combative personality, ideas and indestructible works he left behind. He worked tirelessly for the welfare of our nation until the last moments of his life and did not hesitate to make any sacrifices for this cause.

Because when he said, “Sovereignty belongs to the Nation unconditionally and unrestrictedly,” he trusted in the determination, courage, faith and determination of his Nation while entrusting the Republic to the Turkish Youth.

How fortunate that today, with the inspiration we receive from his ideas, foresight and works, we continue on our way without any obstacles to ensure that our Turkey lives in peace, tranquility and prosperity as long as the world stands. The fact that our country has been experiencing great developments and transformations in almost every field in the recent past, our increasing prestige in our region and in the world, and the giant steps we have taken as a Nation in the direction of contemporary civilization are obvious indicators of this.

Therefore, it should never be forgotten that commemorating Atatürk is possible by walking resolutely on the path illuminated by his principles, by protecting the Republic he founded, his principles and reforms, complete independence, and our indivisible integrity within our national borders.

With these feelings and thoughts, I respectfully remember the precious memory of the Chief Teacher, the Eternal Commander-in-Chief, Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and pray to God to grant him, his Heroic Comrades-in-Arms, our Holy Martyrs and our Glorious Veterans who have passed away.
May their souls rest in peace.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a message on the occasion of Children with Leukemia Week, November 2-8.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

Every year, thousands of children in Turkey and around the world are diagnosed with leukemia, and these little bodies enter a long and delicate treatment process.

Leukemia is a treatable disease. It is very important to keep the morale and motivation of children undergoing leukemia treatment high with love. Because the most basic needs of our children with leukemia are love and hope.

Children with Leukemia Week is a week in which big hearts in tiny bodies will embrace each other with love and social awareness will be raised.

I hope that the 2-8 November Children with Leukemia Week will be a means to raise awareness in our society, and I wish a speedy recovery to all our citizens who are fighting leukemia.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a congratulatory message on the 101st anniversary of the foundation of our Republic.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

As a nation, we celebrate the 101st anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Türkiye with great enthusiasm, happiness and pride.

The Republic is the superior will of our people, which emerged as a result of the national struggle that our nation undertook to achieve independence, with love for the homeland and passion for independence, despite all the impossibilities.

Our Republic has become the source of our ideal of living together by securing different cultures, beliefs and thoughts. We, the heirs of a great civilization of justice and peace, will build our bright future together by uniting tightly with each other.

As a nation, we have to raise young people who feel the responsibility of the historical heritage we inherited from our ancestors, who have the knowledge and wisdom to understand the present and shed light on the future.

We will stand tall with the values ​​and faith instilled in our Republic against dark circles that seek to cast a shadow over the unity and solidarity of our country and harm our indivisible integrity and democracy.

With these feelings and thoughts, I remember with gratitude the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, our independence heroes, our martyrs and veterans who have passed away, and I congratulate the 101st anniversary of our Republic.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a message on the occasion of October 21st World Journalists Day.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

I congratulate our local and national press members who fulfill their duties with accurate and real news in visual and written form on October 21, World Journalists Day, and wish them health, peace and success.

The press, one of the indispensable elements and cornerstones of democracy; is one of the effective tools that ensure our freedom of thought and news.” We have full faith that our press, which has progressed in terms of technology, human resources and ethical values ​​over time, will continue this development and serve our nation and humanity.
We should remember and understand our journalists who work selflessly, sometimes disregarding their lives, in difficult conditions to enlighten and inform society, to convey to us what is happening in our province, our country and the world, not just one day, but every day.

I congratulate all members of the press in our country, especially our journalists in Istanbul and all around the world, who share the information they obtain with the public in a principled, impartial and accurate manner, who strive to work devotedly while adhering to professional principles, on October 21st World Journalists’ Day, and I wish them success and ease in their professional lives.”

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a message on the occasion of October 19th Mukhtars’ Day.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

Our mukhtars, who are one of the cornerstones of our democracy in our country and the closest point of contact between our state and our citizens, are the representatives of our state, our neighborhoods and our villages in the duties they perform.

Our mukhtars assume important duties in their neighborhoods or villages and act as a bridge between our citizens and state institutions. The mukhtar organization, which is one of the institutions that renew itself today, has always been at the service of our citizens by carrying the modern, innovative public administration approach to even the most remote settlements.

As an indication of the importance given to our mukhtars, very important studies have been carried out in recent years to determine the needs of the mukhtar institution, the problems they face and the solution proposals for these problems, and the vision for the future by preserving the historical ties of this institution, and October 19 has been declared as Mukhtars Day.

With these feelings and thoughts; I congratulate our mukhtars, who carry out a very important duty between our state and our citizens, on the “October 19 Mukhtars’ Day”, thank them for their successful work, and wish God’s mercy upon our deceased mukhtars and health and successful duties for those on duty.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL