25 migrant children participated in an awareness-raising activity in Ankara, aiming to help them become more familiar with their rights and freedoms. The event was organised in cooperation with the Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye and the Minus 25 Association, bringing together collective expertise in children rights through an inclusive and participatory approach.
The child-focused activities were built around games, creative exercises, and interactive sessions. These methods introduced children with key themes such as equality, protection, education, identity, and freedom of expression, while boosting their curiosity and active participation. Learning took place through play, dialogue, and shared reflection.
In addition to raising children’s awareness on their rights, the session also provided child-friendly information on how they can apply to the Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye. Through practical examples and simplified explanations, children learnt where, when and how, they can contact the Ombudsman Institution, by understanding the access mechanisms in place to defend and protect their rights.
Throughout the day, children were encouraged to express themselves, ask questions, and link the topics with their own life experiences. By creating a safe and engaging space, the activities supported children in building confidence and recognising the importance of their voices.
The action “Strengthening the Human Rights Protection in the Context of Migration in Türkiye” is part of the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme on “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”.
