On 14 November, DPI hosted an interactive seminar with media representatives, providing a space for participants to reflect on how to apply lessons from DPI’s past activities and explore practical steps to promote dialogue and peace. Journalists from across Turkey’s political spectrum discussed how peace should be communicated in the media, drawing on insights from the previous peace process and considering the upcoming elections.
Participants examined the challenges to developing a more sensitive and impartial media environment around peace and conflict resolution, identifying the kinds of support needed to foster a professional culture attentive to social peace. The seminar highlighted that journalism grounded in accuracy and integrity plays a crucial role in nurturing a culture of reconciliation.
Even in difficult times or without political momentum, journalists agreed on the importance of keeping reconciliation, dialogue, and conflict transformation on the public agenda — both for their professional responsibility and for the broader public good.