Download the two-day schedule of times and speakers for each topic

DAY ONE : THE BRIDGE
Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Religious Freedom: The Fundamental Human Right

An Overview of the Issues and Concerns of Religious Minorities in Turkey

Panel Discussion: The Specific Religious Freedom Issues and Concerns of the following Religious Minorities: Alevi Muslim; Armenian; Catholic; Greek Orthodox; Jewish;
Protestant; and Syriac

The Rights of Religious Minorities under the Turkish Legal System

Turkey's Obligations under Treaties and Conventions

U.S. Foreign Policy and Religious Freedom in Turkey: Commentary from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

The Halki Theological School– A Case Study on the Obstacles Faced by Religious Minorities

Religious Freedom: Legal and Humanitarian Perspectives

DAY TWO : CROSSING OVER
Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The View from the Turkish Side of the Bridge: Obstacles and Prospects

Interfaith Understanding and Dialogue– A Way to Cross the Bridge

Are Religious Minorities compatible with a secular Turkish State?

The View from the European Parliamentarians' side of the Bridge

Case Law from the European Court of Human Rights dealing with Religious Freedom Issues

Finding Answers in International Forums, including the European Court of Human Rights

The Framework for Productive Dialogue Going Forward

Symposium: Interactive dialogue regarding Religious Freedom in Turkey

The symposium will be an interactive exchange among panelists concerning various aspects of the issues faced by religious minorities in Turkey and proposed answers to those issues.