HİZMET HAREKETİ’NİN TOPLUMSAL BARIŞ VE ADALET DEKLARASYONU

Brief Summary

This declaration outlines the Service Movement's commitment to social peace and justice, emphasizing education, dialogue, and humanitarian aid. It highlights the movement's dedication to universal legal principles, rejection of violence, and efforts to foster social reconciliation in Turkey. The declaration addresses the ongoing human rights violations and the importance of re-establishing the rule of law, while also emphasizing the movement's resilience and adherence to legitimate means in seeking justice. It also touches upon the importance of internal unity and discernment against divisive initiatives, reaffirming the movement's core values and commitment to contributing to social peace and humanity.

• Prioritizes education, dialogue, and humanitarian aid.
• Rejects violence and promotes social reconciliation.
• Advocates for the rule of law and human rights in Turkey.
• Emphasizes internal unity and discernment against divisive initiatives.

The Social Peace and Justice Declaration

The Service Movement is a civil society initiative focused on education, dialogue, and humanitarian aid, driven by a shared vision of peaceful coexistence and service to humanity. It operates on volunteerism, embraces diversity, and is inspired by Islamic and universal human values. Hizmet volunteers have consistently upheld peace and legal principles, prioritizing social reconciliation and unequivocally rejecting violence, as evidenced by numerous historical examples.

Commitment to Peace and Social Reconciliation

Hizmet volunteers consider it their duty to contribute to societal peace and well-being, envisioning a Turkey where differences are valued and the rule of law and human rights are fully respected. The movement supports initiatives promoting social peace, equal citizenship, and fundamental rights. In response to Turkey's current crisis, the movement emphasizes the importance of re-establishing the rule of law based on justice to ensure human dignity for all.

Addressing Human Rights Violations and Seeking Justice

The declaration calls for an end to ongoing human rights violations, judicial independence, and the implementation of international court decisions. Addressing these issues is crucial for repairing social conscience and eliminating grievances, which would help Turkey regain international respect. Implementing universal legal principles requires legal reforms, ending victimization, and compensating those who have suffered damages. Supporting innocent victims in Turkey is a moral and humanitarian duty, but such efforts are being unjustly criminalized.

Resilience and Adherence to Universal Values

The current situation in Turkey contradicts universal legal principles and condemns innocent people. Over the past decade, many have faced job dismissals, deprivation of rights, and severe mistreatment for their perceived association with the Service Movement. Despite facing injustice, victims maintain their honorable stance by not resorting to violence. The Hizmet movement's resilience during systematic attempts to destroy it serves as a valuable legacy.

Consultation and Unity

In addition to education, dialogue, and aid, the movement pursues legal avenues to address grievances, adhering to the UN Declaration of Human Rights and international covenants. Fethullah Gülen has consistently emphasized consultation within the movement, encouraging cooperation and information sharing. Common sense and consultation remain fundamental to the Service Movement's activities, with clear institutions and advisory boards representing it. Constructive criticism is welcomed for renewal and improvement.

Safeguarding Internal Integrity

The declaration addresses concerns about divisive initiatives disguised as criticism, particularly those creating artificial distinctions among volunteers. The movement expresses confidence that volunteers will resist manipulations that undermine internal integrity and differentiate between constructive criticism and destructive division. The Hizmet movement remains committed to contributing to social peace and humanity, guided by its core values and collective wisdom.