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About the Association of Journalists<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Association of Journalists\u00a0was founded on 10 January 1946 by journalists Mekki Sait Esen, Niyazi Acun, Aka G\u00fcnd\u00fcz, Bilal Akba, Adil Akba, Sebahattin S\u00f6nmez and Muvaffak Menemencio\u011flu. The founding purpose of the association was to unite journalists in different press organs under one roof, improve professional and social rights, and to safeguard the rights and freedoms of journalism which are imperative for the profession.<\/p>\n

Assuming the position of founding chairman, Mekki Sait Esen headed the Journalists\u2019 Association between 1946 and 1956, he was succeeded by ex senator Ecvet G\u00fcresin between 1956-1957.<\/p>\n

Founder and owner of Kudret Newspaper, Gazanfer Kurt headed the association until 1959, then Atilla Bart\u0131nl\u0131o\u011flu took over until 1960. Former CHP member of parliament Altan \u00d6ymen was chairman of the association between 1960 and 1961, who was succeeded by \u0130brahim C\u00fcceo\u011flu in 1961. Metin Toker became chairman of the Association of Journalists\u00a0in 1962 after having served a 7 month and 53 day prison sentence in 1957.<\/p>\n

Founding owner of Ekspress Newspaper, Do\u011fan Kasaro\u011flu took over as chairman in 1963 until 1968, he was later appointed as general manager of TRT.<\/p>\n

Beyhan Cenk\u00e7i, who worked in positions such as general editor, writer, editor-in-chief and executive editor for Yenig\u00fcn, Ulus, Ankara Telgraf, Ankara Ekspres and D\u00fcnya newspapers, served as\u00a0chairman for the association for five years during this period. Cenk\u00e7i, who received a one and a half year prison sentence along with some of his colleagues, was elected as chairman of the Association of Journalists\u00a0in 1969.\u00a0 He continued serving as chairman of the Association of Journalists\u00a0until 1992. Cenk\u00e7i also served as senator in the Senate of the Republic, during his 24 years in the association.<\/p>\n

Starting his professional career in 1971 in Son Havadis newspaper, Nazmi Bilgin worked as chief-in-editor and was the owner of G\u00fcne\u015f Gazetesi newspaper, he later served as news director at D\u00fcnya Gazetesi newspaper. Bilgin also worked as the parliament and Presidency correspondent for Terc\u00fcman Newspaper. After having taken part in the founding of TRT-2, he worked as \u201cSenior Correspondent\u201d and \u201cGeneral Manager Consultant\u201d in TRT for five years. Bilgin served as Vice Chairman and Secretary General for 14 years for the Association of Journalists, and was elected as Chairman unanimously in 1992. Bilgin, who founded the Federation of Journalists in Turkey in 1996, served as its chariman until 2009.<\/p>\n

Having served as Ankara Correspondent for BRT Television, Bilgin produced and presented \u201cZirve\u201d broadcasted on this channel, and also produced and presented \u201cPolitika Kulvar\u0131\u201d aired on TRT-1. Bilgin, who is a member and supervisor in the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO, continues to serve as a member of the board of directors for the Press Advertisement Agency, and is a member of the board of trustees, board of directors, and board of advertisement of the Turkish Armed Forces \u201cElele Foundation\u201d.<\/p>\n

The same age as Turkey\u2019s transition to a multi party system, or in other words its transition to a pluralist democracy, our association started its journey with a handful of journalists; today it has more than 2000 members, financial independence and it has become one of Turkey\u2019s oldest, biggest and most respected professional and non-governmental organizations.<\/p>\n

Our association has relentlessly stood by its country, and has vigilantly defended the republic, its pluralist democracy, the freedom of expression and the freedom of the press since its inception seventy years. The Association of Journalists\u00a0has taken its rightful place among professional and other noteworthy organizations of our country thanks to the reassurance it has provided.<\/p>\n

Press Card Commission\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Press Advertisement Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cYellow Press Cards\u201d are given to journalists after they spend a sufficient amount of time in the profession, these press cards are indispensable for journalists.<\/p>\n

A commission grants the\u201cPress-Card\u201d after carefully assessing journalists who have completed a set amount of time, in terms of professional integrity, adhering to the ethics and standards of journalism and not having had any other occupation other than journalism; it is represented by chairman of the Association of Journalists\u00a0Nazmi Bilgin in the Press Advertisement Agency. After 18 years of continuous membership of the administrative board of the Press Advertisement Agency, our Association continues to be a member of the General Board. Bilgin, Chairman of the Association of Journalists, was elected as president of the Press Card Commission for another term.<\/p>\n

The Federation of Journalists in Turkey\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Confederation of Journalists in Turkey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Association was able to unite 75 different journalists\u2019 associations in Turkey through its hard work, and thanks to its moral and financial support it was instrumental in establishing the Federation of Journalists in Turkey. Nazmi Bilgin served as president of the federation for 12 years consecutively. Our association is also a member of the Confederation of Journalists in Turkey that was founded later on. Bilgin continues to serve as Honorary President for the confederation.<\/p>\n

Turkish Armed Forces Elele Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Association of Journalists\u00a0realized one of the most comprehensive and meaningful social awareness campaigns \u201cHaydi T\u00fcrkiye, Mehmet\u00e7ikle Elele\u201d (Come on Turkey, Join Hands with our Troops) thanks to the incredible awareness and trust of the public, our Association was able to raise 65 million dollars for the \u201cMehmet\u00e7ik Foundation\u201d. \u201cTurkish Armed Forces Elele Foundation\u201d which was headed by then Chief of Staff \u0130smail Hakk\u0131 Karaday\u0131, showed its appreciation by inviting our association- which was the only civilian institution accepted The Foundation, in which we were represented by Nazmi Bilgin, established \u201cthe TAF Rehabilitation and Care Centre\u201d for our veterans The centre was put into service in 1999, it is considered a \u201cMonument of Gratitude\u201d to the martyrs and veterans of the Turkish nation.<\/p>\n

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Board of Directors<\/h2>\n

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Nazmi B\u0130LG\u0130N
Chairman<\/h4>\n

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Born in Erzurum in 1950, Bilgin started his journalism career in Son Havadis Newspaper in 1971. He was awarded \u201cJournalist of the Year\u201d for 6 years by various news agencies. Bilgin served as Vice Chairman and Secretary General for 14 years for the Association of Journalists, and was elected as Chairman unanimously in 1992. He has been serving as chairman since 1992.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sava\u015f KIRATLI
Deputy Chairman<\/h4>\n

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After having managed The Voice of Turkey radio station for many years, K\u0131ratl\u0131 served as news director, deputy chairman and chairman TRT Newsroom and External Services Department. K\u0131ratl\u0131 retired in 1996 as chairman for TRT External Services Department.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ert\u00fcrk Y\u00d6NDEM
Vice Chairman<\/h4>\n

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Born in 1944 Erzurum, Y\u00f6ndem started his career as a cameraman for TRT in 1971. Having worked as a producer for many programmes, Ert\u00fcrk is also Turkey\u2019s first official war correspondent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ayhan AYDEM\u0130R
Vice Chairman<\/h4>\n

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Born in 1960 Ankara, Aydemir started his journalism career in 1981 as an intern in H\u00fcrriyet Newspaper. He stayed there for 5 years. Aydemir has been working for Milliyet newspaper Since. Aydemir continues to work as Milliyet Ankara Newspaper\u2019s news coordinator, and serves as vice chairman at the Association of Journalists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Yusuf KANLI
Vice Chairman<\/h4>\n

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Kanl\u0131 was born in Cyprus, 1959. He started his journalism career in 1978 in Turkish Daily News, he also worked for Anatolian Agency. Kanl\u0131 returned to Daily News in 1995, and after serving in various positions, he continues to work as a columnist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00dcmit G\u00dcRTUNA
Secretary General<\/h4>\n

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Born in Istanbul, 1943. G\u00fcrtuna started his journalism career in 1961. He entered politics in 1978 and became CHP\u2019s provincial chairman for Ankara. G\u00fcrt\u00fcna teaches journalism in Ankara University\u2019s Faculty of Communication, he has worked for many media institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mustafa YOLDA\u015e
Financial Secretary<\/h4>\n

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Yolda\u015f was born in Elaz\u0131\u011f, 1946. He began his career in 1965 in TRT. He was one of the founding members of the Antalya Journalists\u2019 Association. He served as chairman for two terms at the association.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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G\u00fcray SOYSAL
Member<\/h4>\n

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Soysal was born in Ankara, 1945. He started his journalism career in 1961 in the archive of B\u00fcy\u00fck Zafer newspaper. Shortly after, he became a sports correspondent. He worked in many Ankara news agencies\u2019 sports departments. Soysal retired in 1993.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ali \u015e\u0130M\u015eEK
Member<\/h4>\n

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\u015eim\u015fek was born in Hatay, 1962. He started his career in journalism in 1988 at the Anatolian Agency. He was a war correspondent in Iraq in 1991. He served as Anatolian Agency\u2019s Cairo correspondent between 1992 and 1994. He worked as an assistant manager for Anatolian Agency\u2019s Foreign News department until 2011.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ali ORU\u00c7
Member<\/h4>\n

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Oru\u00e7 was born in 1963, K\u0131r\u0131kkale. Oru\u00e7 started his career in 1986 in TRT, he later worked in TRT News Panning Coordination Department as assistant manager, specialist at TRT Strategy Department and as a correspondent at TRT Avaz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00d6nder YILMAZ
Member<\/h4>\n

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\u00d6nder Y\u0131lmaz was born in Kars, 1972. He started his journalism career in 1992 in Milliyet Newspaper. He has worked as a correspondent for the Prime Minister, as a chief-in-editor and is currently working for Milliyet Newspaper as its parliamentary chief clerk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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H.\u00d6nder S\u00dcRENK\u00d6K
Member<\/h4>\n

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S\u00fcrek\u00f6k was born in Ankara, 1959. He started his journalism career in 1976 working for Tasvir Newspaper. He later worked for \u0130pekyolu Magazine, and Son S\u00f6z Newspaper. S\u00f6renk\u00f6k, who speaks English, is the owner of Zafer Newspaper and is a member of the Journalists\u2019 Association.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Olgunay K\u00d6SE
Member<\/h4>\n

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K\u00f6se was born in Ordu, 1965. He began his journalism career in ANKA news agency between 1989-1990. He has worked as political party correspondent, Presidential correspondent and also as parliamentary correspondent. He began to work for TRT as a correspondent in 1997 and has held various positions ever since.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Nursun EREL
Member<\/h4>\n

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Nursun Erel started her professional career in the Anatolian Agency, she later worked for Terc\u00fcman Newspaper for many years… In her journalism career that spans 30 years she has worked as a political correspondent, foreign policy correspondent, editor, and representative; she has also conducted many interviews and has written as a columnist… She also briefly worked as a consultant for Adnan Kahveci and Tansu \u00c7iller…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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