This book contains 17 papers presented at the conference titled Minority Rights In the Centennial of the Republic, held on November 17-18, 2023 in the Havak Hall of the Anarad Hığutyun Building.

The concept of minority, which historically emerged in the context of protecting the rights of religious communities in Europe, has undergone numerous transformations over the years. With the rise of nationalism, the definition of minority has expanded and been redefined to include ethnic and linguistic minorities. Following the establishment of the Republic of Turkey and the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne, the status and rights of minorities in the country were defined and have since become subjects of debate, especially in light of these historical and conceptual transformations.

This book which includes the proceedings from the conference titled “Minority Rights in the 100th Year of the Republic,” held in Istanbul in November 2023, explored topics such as the rights of various minorities living in Turkey, the changes these rights have undergone, the challenges faced by minorities, and international developments along with their impact on minority rights. These issues were examined through interdisciplinary studies and fresh perspectives.

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This project is financed by the European Union.