Istanbul 2022 – Day 5: A Farewell to Istanbul

Friday was our last full day in Istanbul; therefore, we decided to fully experience the neighbourhood we lived in, Kadiköy. It is a lively area on the Asian side with a lot of small shops and cafés. The neighbourhood is also by the water and has a lovely beach walk....

Istanbul 2022 – Day 3: Human Rights in Turkey

Hello from Istanbul! On our third day, Wednesday, we first visited a Women’s Rights Organization. The organisation talked about the current situation for women in Turkey. Among others, they mentioned how they tried to empower women by teaching about rights and...

Istanbul 2022 – Day 1: Welcome post

Hello everyone! Today the UPF is flying to Istanbul and you are welcome to join us on this 5-day trip. We are planning to discover the city, visit some of the international and Turkish organizations, and appreciate the food culture. Stay with us! Cajsa Aronsson &...