“The tools and methodology we learned at ODIHR about how to collect information, work with authorities and create reports and info sheets were extremely helpful. During the campaign we had to go beyond our internal and external limits, and that is only possible if we take care of ourselves. We used a lot of self-care tools and methods presented during the training, and we became better at caring for each other! Before this training I did not realize how important it was to ensure psychological support and wellbeing.” — Buket Atli OSCE/Marine Constant Buket Atli participated in ODIHR’s Human Rights Monitoring, Safety and Security training in 2019, and is the co-ordinator of the Right to Clean Air Platform in Turkey. His organization brings together advocates for the right to live in an environment with clean air and to protect the public from air pollution, especially from coalfired power plants. After ODIHR’s training and a year-long process that involved co-ordinating various NGOs and intense engagement with the media, their campaign reached 100,000 signatures and social media outreach of 1 million. This led the government to stop the operation of 6 coal plants until they comply with environmental laws. ODIHR 2019 35

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