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Safak Pavey [1976-0] Turkish

Rank: 105
Diplomat

Şafak Pavey is a Turkish diplomat, columnist and politician. She is a member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly from the main opposition Republican People's Party representing Istanbul Province.

Courage

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One of women's greatest values is compassion.		101
It is well known that Turkey has more imprisoned journalists than any other country, but as a result of the chilling effect of these prosecutions on the press, many stories never make the news.		102
The government believed that adherence to authority was human nature, so the Gezi protests were a real surprise to them. After the initial moment of shock, they decided to severely punish those participating in what they called an act of disobedience to authority.		103
At pivotal moments throughout history, there have always been grey areas, and there likely will be in the future. Courage now lies not in the black and white, as in the past, but in the grey.	Courage	104
Priority is placed on the chastity of women. You can be corrupt, or a murderer and still hold your head up high on the street without problems, whereas if there are any suspicions of your chastity and moral behaviour as a woman, you get lynched.		105
The government in Turkey, which represents the powerful, traditionalist mass, is very comfortable creating policies tailored only for their supporters.		106
I come from a fragmented society. A country proud to serve as a bridge between Europe and Asia yet unable to bridge its own differences.		107
Families with disabled children are praying for their kids to die before them because they have no support systems. They are very scared about who will take care of their kids and how their kids will have a dignified life after they die.		108
I certainly do not support excluding faith from public life.		109
The discourse of the West and the attitudes of its leaders are important because they influence public debate in Turkey.		110
Bear in mind how valuable a secular Turkey is for the world.		111
Many female politicians get intimidated by the aggressive behaviour of men. I don't. Not because I am a courageous person or anything, but because I see international standards, and I see that they are worth fighting for.		112
I believe in peace-building in any kind of platform, be it a political platform like Parliament or negotiations like peace-building negotiations.		113

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