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Turkey's Fight for Free School Meals

A coalition in Turkey is demanding free school meals to combat rising malnutrition among children, citing alarming statistics and the recent suspension of a government program.

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Germany EducationGovernment PolicyPovertySchool MealsChild Nutrition

Türkiye Okul Yemeği KoalisyonuÖğrenci Veli DerneğiMilli Eğitim BakanlığıTüi̇kChp

Ömer YılmazSuat ÖzçağdaşÖzgür YıldızlıNermin Yıldırım KaraHikmet Yalım HalıcıÖmer Fethi Gürer

What government program was recently suspended?: The Turkish government suspended a program providing one free meal daily to preschool and boarding school students last year, reversing a pre-election promise.
What is the coalition's stance on school meals?: The coalition emphasizes that school meals are a fundamental right, not a privilege, and calls for sufficient budget allocation to ensure access for all students.
What are the statistics on children's diets in Turkey?: According to a 2022 report, only around 10% of Turkish children consume meat and fish regularly, highlighting widespread food insecurity among children.
What legislative action is being taken to address the issue?: A bill proposing free school lunches has been submitted to the Turkish parliament, aiming to address malnutrition and improve students' academic performance and well-being.
What is the main demand of the Türkiye Okul Yemeği Koalisyonu?: Turkey's School Meal Coalition is advocating for free meals in schools due to rising malnutrition, organizing a demonstration outside the Ministry of National Education.

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