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ABOUT US

 - Diyarbakır Institute for Political and Social Research is an independent civil society organization dedicated to studying Turkey’s social, political, and cultural structures through a local yet universal lens. The institute focuses on areas such as the Kurdish issue, peace processes, democratization, gender, human rights, and memory studies.

DISA aims to strengthen social memory through scientific research, enrich public discourse, and serve as a bridge between policymakers and society. It prioritizes amplifying local knowledge and voices to a broader public audience.

Our Mission

Disa’s mission is to contribute to the understanding and interpretation of Turkey’s social and political issues from a local perspective. Through academic research, fieldwork, and publishing, it aims to expand public knowledge and promote core values such as democratization, peace, and human rights. Disa is committed to producing knowledge for a pluralistic, just, and free future by fostering dialogue across different segments of society.

Our Vision

Disa envisions a society built on social peace, democratic values, and pluralism. It aims to promote a culture of research grounded in local experiences, critical thinking, and participatory knowledge production. Disa strives to take a leading role in strengthening a free, just, and pluralistic public sphere in Turkey and the broader region.

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