A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Children's Rights: "The Best Interests of the Child" Discussed in Üsküdar

At the academic talk organized by the Haydi Tut Elimi Club, the psychological dimensions and current practices of children's rights were examined with the participation of experts in the field.

The Üsküdar University Haydi Tut Elimi Club hosted an important academic talk aimed at protecting children's rights and strengthening awareness in this field on scientific foundations. At the program held on December 5, 2025 at the Emir Nebi 1 Conference Hall of the Çarşı Campus, a comprehensive assessment was made based on the principle of "The Best Interests of the Child."

Speaking at the opening of the program, ÖYEMER Director Halide İncekara shared striking information on the historical development and current status of children's rights. Reminding everyone of the responsibilities that fall on every segment of society in improving children's well-being, İncekara emphasized the importance of supporting fieldwork in this area with an academic perspective.

In the technical and academic part of the talk, Asst. Prof. Dr. Fatma Turan, Faculty Member Elif Konar Özkan and Specialist Psychologist İrem Su Yavuz addressed the psychological implications of children's rights. While discussing the role of multidisciplinary approaches in preventing violations of children's rights, the experts underlined that many disciplines, from education to psychology and from law to social work, need to act together.

At the event, which proceeded in an interactive format with the participation of approximately 25 students, the challenges faced by professionals working in the field of children's rights and the modern solutions developed to address them were discussed. Blending their theoretical knowledge with the experts' experiences, students gathered insights on developing a child-centered perspective in their professional lives.

Following a Q&A session, the event concluded with thanks to the speakers and a group photo. Officials of the Haydi Tut Elimi Club stated that academic gatherings of this kind, aimed at advocating for children's rights and raising public awareness, will continue with different themes. With this talk, Üsküdar University once again affirmed its educational vision focused on contributing to society.