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April 1, 2026 | #1545

In Support of “International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace”

Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA),

Turkish Women League of America (TWLA), and

Empowering the Turkish American Community (ETAC-USA)

Jointly Present a Webinar on

Yoğurt: A Living Intangible Cultural Heritage of

Turkish Tradition and Identity

Sunday, April 5, 2026

12 pm ET, 11 am CT, 9 am PT

Register via the link below.
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z1ws2W3KSgqbYcxhr3PheA

Established by the United Nations in 2018, the day highlights the importance of multilateralism—cooperation among three or more states—and diplomacy in navigating global challenges and reducing reliance on unilateral actions. Peace is often the outcome of successful multilateral cooperation. When countries engage in dialogue rather than conflict, they reduce tensions and build trust.

History shows that durable peace emerges when nations engage multilaterally — through treaties, shared institutions, economic interdependence, and cultural exchange. And this is where yogurt — and food in general — plays a subtle but meaningful role. Food diplomacy has long been a bridge between peoples. Shared meals soften tensions. Cultural appreciation humanizes “the other.” When individuals discover common traditions — such as yogurt — they begin to see shared humanity rather than division.

Click below for more info.
www.ataa.org

ATAA, representing over 50 local chapters and 500,000 Turkish Americans throughout the United States, serves locally in Washington metropolitan area to empower the Turkish American community through civic engagement, and to support strong U.S.-Türkiye relations through education and advocacy. For more information, please visit us at www.ataa.org