Statement: Unacceptable allegations by Turkish ambassador to South Africa
We would like to inform the public that we find the baseless and distorted views expressed in the above article unacceptable and categorically reject all accusations mentioned in the article. It is our opinion that the Ambassador’s real attack is on media freedom in South Africa as she seems to believe she can “correct and guide” them.
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Statement on COVID-19
The health and wellbeing of all should take precedence during these difficult times. Since social distancing is the key to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have decided to suspend/postpone/cancel all public events/meetings/gatherings until the threat is removed.
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Here's to an inspiring Human Rights Day!
60 years ago South Africa shed innocent blood in its fight for equality. On 21 March 1960 the Sharpeville Massacre exposed the apartheid government’s deliberate violation of human rights to the world.
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Take a look at our recent major events
We have been very busy in our efforts to promote cohesion, harmony and interfaith dialogue.
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THI awarded at UNGA Conference in New York
Turquoise Harmony Institute was awarded Pioneers in SDGs Project Stakeholders Award at UNGA Conference in New York.
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A Concert for Refugees
As Turquoise Harmony Institute (THI) we would like to thank you for joining the “A Refugee Concert 2019” event which took place in Johannesburg on June 21st a day after the World Refugee Day to create awareness about the challenges of the refugees and other forcibly displaced people.
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Do you want to have Iftar (fast breaking) dinner with a Muslim family?
Do you want to have iftar (fast breaking) dinner with a Muslim family? During the month of Ramadan in the lunar calendar, Muslims fast by abstaining from consuming water or food from dawn to sunset. After the sunset, they break their fast with a meal called “Iftar”.
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Language Conversation Classes for Refugee and migrant Women in South Africa
Moving to a new country, forcibly or voluntarily, is a life-changing experience that comes with different challenges from integration to isolation.
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THI grieves the loss of anti-apartheid stalwart, Mama Winnie
It is with extreme sadness that we pass on our deepest sympathies to the Mandela family following the passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on the 2nd of April 2018.
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Re: Concerns relating to Illegal Abductions and Extrajudicial Executions by Turkish Authorities
We have decided to share some views and concerns regarding recent developments in Turkey and their implications for Turkish citizens, specifically those associated with Hizmet Movement, abroad and specifically in South Africa.
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The Role of Interfaith on Women Empowerment
Turquoise Women Platform hosted a panel discussion, “The Role of Interfaith on Women Empowerment”...
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Coffee Night & Ebru Art
Ebru or Water Marbling is the art of creating colourful patterns by sprinkling and brushing colour pigments on a pan of oily water and then transforming this pattern to paper.
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The 14th International Festival of Language and Culture
Guests were dazzled with spectacular performances during the 2016 International Festival for Language and Culture, when students representing 13 countries took to stage to celebrate the diversities across the world.
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The Art for Peace exhibition and the launch of THI’s new quarters in Sandton
Once again, Turquoise Harmony Institute has demonstrated its commitment to promote love, peace, dialogue, tolerance, forgiveness and harmony for all humanity. This cause was recently seen during...
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UNGA Conference 2015
Archbishop Desmond Tutu awarded Gülen Peace award
African Union Commission chair receives Gülen peace award
The Istanbul Summit 2016: Reconsidering Gender Equality and Peaceful Societies
Coffee Night brings different cultures together
Turquoise Harmony Institute 2014 Dialogue Dinner Series Report