The 5th International Symposium on Islamic Culture and Civilization, organized under the leadership of the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation and Kocaeli University in collaboration with numerous partner institutions, was held in Kocaeli from May 8–10, 2026. Under the theme “Muslim Minorities,” the three-day symposium comprehensively addressed the legal, sociological, psychological, and jurisprudential issues faced by Muslim minorities living in various regions of the world.

The 5th International Symposium on Islamic Culture and Civilization, themed “Muslim Minorities,” has begun in Kocaeli. Organized under the leadership of IHH and the Faculty of Theology at Kocaeli University, with contributions from many institutions, the symposium is hosting speakers from 15 different countries.

The IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation organised a panel discussion and press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on 10 December, World Human Rights Day, to draw attention to the increasing risks faced by humanitarian aid workers and human rights defenders working in conflict and crisis zones.

A press statement was issued by civil society organisations, including IHH, on 10 December, World Human Rights Day, to draw attention to human rights violations occurring in different parts of the world.

IHH and other civil society organizations held protest marches in support of Palestine on December 10, Human Rights Day. Tens of thousands of people participated in the demonstrations held all over Turkey.

The Palestinian Initiative Platform organized the "Hand in Hand for the Gaza Strip" in many cities across Türkiye to draw attention to Israel’s heinous attack on Gaza. In Istanbul, tens of thousands of people marched from Edirnekapı to the Blue Mosque Square, where participants formed a 3.5-kilometer human chain along the route.

A massive rally was held at the Incirlik Air Base as part of the IHH-led "Freedom Convoy for Palestine". The event was made in response to the call from people all over Türkiye to support Palestine and protest the Israeli attacks on Gaza.

IHH-led "Freedom Convoy for Palestine," which set out to support Palestine en-route the Incirlik Air Base in Adana, has reached its final stop in Konya. A massive rally was organized at Konya’s Mevlana Square with the participation of convoy members and the public.

The IHH-led “Freedom Convoy for Palestine” en-route Incirlik air base in Adana has arrived in Ankara. Various programs were organised there with the participation of convoy members and the public.

Hundreds of vehicles set off from Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium as part of the "Freedom Convoy for Palestine" organized under the leadership of the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation to participate in a rally at Incirlik Air Base.

To give a voice to the oppressed in Gaza, thousands of vehicles and tens of thousands of compassionate friends of Palestine from all corners of Turkey will set off from Istanbul Ataturk Olympic Stadium at 10:00 on Friday, November 3, 2023, and reach Incirlik Air Base at 14:00 on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

A march was organized on the 12th anniversary of the Israeli attack on Mavi Marmara with the slogan “Mavi Marmara Continues its Journey!” IHH General Secretary Bülent Yıldırım stressed in his speech that “There can never be normalization with Israel.”

On the 12th anniversary of the attack on the Mavi Marmara Ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, a march will be held with the slogan "Mavi Marmara Keeps Moving On!"

On 8 March International Women’s Day, women staged marches in 61 cities to be the voice of the East Turkistan women. A joint press statement was given after the protests in Fatih, Istanbul.

NGOs issued a press release in front of the Greek Consulate with the slogan “Humanity has Perished” to protest against Greece’s actions towards refugees.