As the Democratic Progress Institute, we mourn the passing of Kadir İnanır, one of the greatest masters of Turkish cinema and, more than that, an honourable man who dedicated his life to justice, democracy, human rights and peace.
Throughout a career spanning more than half a century, he never separated his art from his social responsibility; as a member of the Cinema Workers’ Union, he stood on the front lines for fairer wages and working conditions for actors and set workers alike, and as a valued member of the DPI Experts’ Council, he brought that same conviction to our work for democratic culture, human rights and peace, including his steadfast commitment to the ideal of a “Great Peace.”
He left behind more than unforgettable films: a belief that justice is stronger than fear, that dialogue is more valuable than division, and that peace is an ideal that can never be abandoned.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family, his loved ones, and the millions who embraced him with love and respect, and we shall honour his memory by keeping alive his belief in justice, democracy and peace.
Demokratik Gelişim Enstitüsü olarak, Türk sinemasının en büyük ustalarından biri olan ve daha da önemlisi hayatını adalet, demokrasi, insan hakları ve barışa adayan onurlu bir insan olan Kadir İnanır’ın vefatını derin bir üzüntüyle anıyoruz.
Yarım asrı aşan kariyeri boyunca sanatını toplumsal sorumluluğundan asla ayırmadı; Sinema İşçileri Sendikası üyesi olarak, hem oyuncular hem de set çalışanları için daha adil ücretler ve çalışma koşulları için ön saflarda yer aldı. DPI Uzmanlar Kurulu’nun değerli bir üyesi olarak, “Büyük Barış” idealine olan sarsılmaz bağlılığı da dahil olmak üzere, demokratik kültür, insan hakları ve barış için yürüttüğümüz çalışmalara aynı inancı kattı.
Geride sadece unutulmaz filmler bırakmadı; adaletin korkudan daha güçlü olduğu, diyaloğun bölünmeden daha değerli olduğu ve barışın asla terk edilemeyecek bir ideal olduğu inancını da bıraktı.
Ailesine, sevdiklerine ve onu sevgi ve saygıyla kucaklayan milyonlara en derin taziyelerimizi sunuyoruz; adalet, demokrasi ve barışa olan inancını yaşatarak anısını onurlandıracağız.
The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) is an independent non-governmental organisation established in consultation with international experts in conflict resolution and democratic advancement. DPI seeks to promote peace and democracy building through strengthened public dialogue and engagement. We provide a unique programme model which combines theoretical foundations and expertise-sharing with practical approaches such as conferences and other platforms for exchange. Our work is supported by a Council of Experts composed of preeminent international specialists spanning from policy experts to academics and human rights practitioners.
We aim to broaden bases for public involvement in promoting peace and democracy. Our unique model combines expertise and research with practical inclusive platforms for dialogue.
Our work is divided into five focus areas of activity. We aim to:
1. Provide inclusive platforms for dialogue through roundtable meetings, with the aim of broadening the bases of support for a peaceful solution process and democratic advancement across all sectors of society.
@djomtzigt makes the case: peace processes are typically structured around security, politics and law. But without an economic track, they are incomplete. Economic logic must be at the heart of any serious pursuit of peace. #Peacebuilding #Türkiye
In Afghanistan, @djomtzigt notes, the Taliban were unwilling to negotiate politically, yet private sector actors opened channels of dialogue on economic and banking issues. Sometimes the economy provides the entry point where politics cannot. #Peacebuilding
Drawing from the Yemen process, @djomtzigt: the weaponisation of the economy is a strategy of warfare. But economic dimensions can also create entry points for dialogue. #Peacebuilding #Türkiye
