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Can Atalay Testimony
It is very likely that for the first time in the history of the Republic, citizens of Turkey are feeling that protection and improvement of their rights are only possible with their direct intervention and involvement in the decision-making procedures.
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Can Atalay is a human rights lawyer, an activist and member of Taksim Solidarity group, as well as the executive board member of Social Rights Association.