Any Quote by Safak Pavey

I believe in peace-building in any kind of platform, be it a political platform like Parliament or negotiations like peace-building negotiations.

— Safak Pavey

I come from a fragmented society. A country proud to serve as a bridge between Europe and Asia yet unable to bridge its own…

— Safak Pavey

The discourse of the West and the attitudes of its leaders are important because they influence public debate in Turkey.

— Safak Pavey

The government in Turkey, which represents the powerful, traditionalist mass, is very comfortable creating policies tailored only for their supporters.

— Safak Pavey

Many female politicians get intimidated by the aggressive behaviour of men. I don't. Not because I am a courageous person or anything, but because…

— Safak Pavey

I certainly do not support excluding faith from public life.

— Safak Pavey

Bear in mind how valuable a secular Turkey is for the world.

— Safak Pavey

Priority is placed on the chastity of women. You can be corrupt, or a murderer and still hold your head up high on the…

— Safak Pavey

At pivotal moments throughout history, there have always been grey areas, and there likely will be in the future. Courage now lies not in…

— Safak Pavey

The government believed that adherence to authority was human nature, so the Gezi protests were a real surprise to them. After the initial moment…

— Safak Pavey

Families with disabled children are praying for their kids to die before them because they have no support systems. They are very scared about…

— Safak Pavey

One of women's greatest values is compassion.

— Safak Pavey