Turkey emphasizes family values through countless events in 2025
The year 2025 has been designated as the "Year of the Family" in Turkey, marking a nationwide focus on family-oriented activities, supportive policies, and cultural initiatives. This initiative aims to strengthen family bonds and promote awareness of family values through varied events and nationwide campaigns.
Key activities under the 2025 Year of the Family in Turkey include culturally rich programs such as film screenings, art exhibitions, and interactive workshops designed for different age groups to engage families together. A notable highlight is the short film competition encouraging filmmakers to produce works that explore family dynamics, challenges, and celebrations, thereby fostering creativity and public dialogue on the significance of family in Turkish society.
Policies accompanying this thematic year emphasize support for family welfare, including educational programs, community support services, and safety guidelines for family activities. The government has also implemented a new regulation allowing part-time work for civil servant parents and introduced an updated birth allowance system as part of the 2025 Year of the Family initiatives.
In addition, discount protocols with companies have been established as supportive policies during the 2025 Year of the Family. The tourism and cultural sectors are integrating family-friendly services and events to attract both domestic and international visitors.
Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş emphasized the strong public interest and support following President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's declaration of 2025 as the "family year." The activities under this thematic year are implemented through collaboration with public institutions, local governments, the private sector, and civil society organizations.
All activities under the 2025 Year of the Family are designed to provide economic benefits, raise awareness, and support families' socio-cultural development. The momentum generated by the year dedicated to the family will serve as guidance for all the initiatives to be carried out during the upcoming "Decade of Family and Population."
Applications for the short film competition are open until Oct. 29. The first-place winner will receive a prize of TL 250,000, with TL 150,000 awarded to the second-place winner and TL 100,000 for third place. Inter-ministerial collaborations have been established as part of the 2025 Year of the Family initiatives, but details about the upcoming "Decade of Family and Population" initiatives have yet to be disclosed.
The 2025 Year of the Family in Turkey encompasses a broad array of family-focused activities, policy initiatives aimed at fortifying family welfare, and a short film competition that celebrates family stories, all designed to highlight the central role of families in Turkish culture and society.
- The short film competition, a part of the 2025 Year of the Family in Turkey, encourages filmmakers to create works that delve into family dynamics, thereby fostering creativity and public dialogue about family values within the society.
- In addition to cultural programs, the government's initiatives during the 2025 Year of the Family also include supportive policies, such as discounts with companies, designed to strengthen family life and offer economic benefits.
- As the "Year of the Family" unfolds, the upcoming "Decade of Family and Population" is expected to build on the momentum generated, with inter-ministerial collaborations in place to guide future initiatives aimed at supporting and promoting family welfare and relationships in Turkey.
