Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

On the occasion of January 10th, Working Journalists’ Day, I extend my sincerest congratulations to all journalists who, beyond being the eyes, ears, and voice of our nation, represent the social conscience and fulfill their duty of providing the public with accurate news with great dedication.

In today’s world, where information spreads rapidly, media platforms diversify, and the influence of the digital world increases every day, access to accurate and reliable news has become more important than ever. While access to information has become easier, accessing accurate and truthful information has become more difficult. In this context, the journalism profession has great importance in accurately informing society and enlightening public opinion. Principled journalism makes significant contributions to ensuring peace, tranquility, and security in our country, while misused journalism can destroy this environment. The journalistic profession, carried out with a sense of social responsibility, professional ethics, and impartiality, creates a power of oversight on behalf of the public, making a great contribution to the development and protection of democracy.

Journalism is not just a profession; it is also a challenging task carried out with a great sense of social responsibility. In today’s world, journalists, who perform their duties with great dedication during times of crisis, wars, or global pandemics, are the most valuable representatives of the profession. In their pursuit of truth, journalists represent the conscience of society by adhering to the principle of impartiality and professional ethics, and they fulfill their duty of providing the public with accurate and reliable information in the best possible way.

However, it is crucial that the press, while fulfilling these important duties, remains committed to professional ethics, adheres to the principle of impartiality, and does not forget its responsibility to society. The press must ensure the flow of accurate and objective information while simultaneously safeguarding the public interest and respecting the rights of individuals and institutions. This approach will enhance the credibility of our press in the eyes of the public and enable it to play a more effective role in its development.

Aware of the dedicated work of journalists and the great sacrifices they make in carrying out their profession, we appreciate their efforts, both at the national and local levels, to provide our citizens with accurate, reliable, and timely information.

With these feelings and thoughts, I once again celebrate the Working Journalists’ Day on January 10th for all our journalists; and I wish them a healthy, peaceful, and successful year. I also pray for God’s mercy upon the journalists who lost their lives while on duty.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a message on the occasion of December 3rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

December 3rd was accepted as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by the United Nations in order to draw attention to the problems of people with disabilities all over the world and to create social awareness to better understand them.

Working for our disabled citizens to live a happy life is one of our most important duties. Today, it is seen that our State has signed very important works in this regard. Our State, which acts with the principle of “Let people live so that the state lives”, has made very serious basic legal arrangements for our disabled citizens to take an active part in social life, to participate in daily life without obstacles, to integrate with society, to have equal opportunities, and with the social policies implemented, our disabled citizens have been provided with the opportunity to benefit from much more comprehensive services.

When opportunities are provided and obstacles are removed for our disabled brothers and sisters, it is beyond all praise that they achieve proud success in every field from art to sports. We see this in our athletes who compete on behalf of our country and wave our country’s flag in every branch. Every success of theirs is a source of pride for us. On this occasion, it should not be forgotten that becoming disabled should never be considered the end of life; it should not be seen as an obstacle to reading, learning, and participating in social life.

On December 3rd, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I am very happy with the efforts of our disabled citizens to participate in social life and achieve success; I invite everyone to support our disabled citizens and wish them a healthy, happy and honorable life.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a message on the occasion of November 25th International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

Our women, who are the most important source of humanity’s existence, unfortunately do not get the value they deserve and are exposed to injustice and even violence. Violence against women is one of the most important problems of our century in our country and in the world. Violence against women also shakes the foundations of the family institution.

Since women are among the most fundamental building blocks of a society, how women are treated in that society, the rights women have, the value given to women, the sanctions to be applied in case women are subjected to violence and how women are protected are directly proportional to the level of development of that society. For a healthy society, all kinds of injustice and violence that women are exposed to must be prevented. No matter what, we are not and will not be in favor of oppressing and breaking women.

In all circumstances, women should receive the value they deserve, and there should be absolutely no excuses for this. Women should not leave their husbands for simple reasons, and they should raise their husbands with a mature attitude. If necessary, they should work and earn their own bread. All our women are our crowning glory, and everyone should see this as such.

Hoping that November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, will lead to measures that will contribute to the prevention of violence against women, the protection and development of women’s rights, the empowerment of women in social life and their equal rights, I wish for a world where all obstacles to women reaching their rightful place in society are removed.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a congratulatory message on the occasion of “November 24 Teachers’ Day”.

ASFA HOLDING Board Chairman Asaf ATASOY stated the following in his message;
On November 24, Teachers’ Day, when Gazi Mustafa Kemal was given the title of “Head Teacher”, I appreciate the enthusiasm and determination of our education soldiers who are building our future.

Teaching is a valuable, respectable and honorable profession that requires effort, devotion, patience and tolerance, is based on a relationship of trust and love between the teacher and the learner, and whose value cannot be measured by any material reward.

As in every period of history, our teachers continue to raise generations that have a developed sense of democracy, rights and justice, contribute to cultural and scientific developments, are self-confident and use their knowledge for the benefit of humanity.

Teaching is not just a profession, it is the trigger of every social development and the will to solve every problem experienced. Our teachers are part of the solution with a common sense perspective in the face of current problems in every event and situation experienced by our nation. Indeed, during the pandemic process that has affected the world, our teachers working in our province have been at the forefront of contact tracing studies, loyalty social support teams, and aid efforts. On the other hand, our teachers, who have made efforts to prevent students from falling behind in their education with distance education studies, have become the unsung heroes of the process with all these diligent efforts. I would also like to thank our teachers on behalf of all my fellow citizens of Erzurum and Istanbul for all their efforts.

With these feelings and thoughts, I congratulate Teachers’ Day for our teachers who have chosen the most honorable of professions, who have undertaken the most sacred of services, who have the responsibility of raising generations who will have a say in the future of our nation, and I remember with mercy and gratitude our teachers who have passed away, especially our education martyrs.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a congratulatory message on the 41st anniversary of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

“Happy 41st anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

I remember the founding President Rauf Denktaş and our martyrs who gave their lives for the independence of the TRNC with mercy and our veterans with gratitude.”

TRNC REPUBLIC DAY
Republic Day is a national holiday celebrated every year on 15 November in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in memory of the declaration of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The Assembly of the Turkish Federated State of Cyprus unanimously declared the establishment of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on 15 November 1983.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL