As part of the “Social Mediation” project supported by the Turkish National Agency and coordinated by the METU Alumni Association, on 6 August 2025, young participants visited the Ombudsman Institution.

During the visit, Ombudsman Abdullah Cengiz Makas met with the youth and shared his insights on the role of the ombudsman in promoting public mediation, rule of law, justice and a culture of social reconciliation. In his speech, Ombudsman Mr. Makas emphasized that the youth are always welcome at the Ombudsman Institution.

Experts from the Ombudsman Institution also provided participants with comprehensive information on the concept and historical development of the ombudsman, the functioning of the Institution and its work in the field of public mediation.