At the breakfast program organized by the Atatürkist Thought Association of the United Kingdom in London’s Southwark district, the topic of healthy living was addressed together with the fundamental values of the Republic and the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the Turkish Civil Code. The event drew attention with its emphasis on the rule of law, women’s rights, and social awareness.

The Atatürkist Thought Association of the United Kingdom (İADD) addressed the theme of healthy living together with the fundamental values of the Republic at a breakfast program held at Ev Restaurant in London’s Southwark district. In addition to association members, the event was attended by a large number of participants from different segments of society and delivered messages of unity and solidarity.

Before and after the program, songs loved by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk were played in the background, creating a meaningful and emotional atmosphere for the event.

In her opening speech, İADD President Jale Özer stated that the foundation of a strong society lies in healthy individuals and emphasized that the first event of the year was therefore organized with a health theme.

Thanking guest speaker Nutrition and Health Consultant Fadime Derin, Özer made the following emphasis in her speech:

“However, a healthy society is not built solely on physical health. Society also has a legal and moral health.”

Devoting an important part of her speech to the Turkish Civil Code, which was adopted by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on February 17, 1926 and whose 100th anniversary is commemorated this year, Jale Özer emphasized that the Civil Code is not merely a law but also a revolution in mentality.

With this reform symbolizing women’s transition from being “subjects” to becoming “citizens”;

•The principle of monogamy was adopted,

•Civil marriage became compulsory,

•The right to divorce was recognized,

•Equality between women and men was ensured in inheritance law.

She stated that with these regulations, Turkey attained contemporary legal norms.

Sharing Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s words on the social status of women, Özer emphasized that the Republic is also a great women’s revolution.

Drawing attention to the importance of the principles of equality, secularism, and the rule of law, Özer stated that the weakening of these values would negatively affect not only the legal structure but also the holistic health of society.

The guest speaker of the event, Nutrition and Health Consultant Fadime Derin, explained in her presentation titled “Ten Golden Rules for Healthy Living” that health is shaped by conscious choices.

Derin highlighted the following topics in her presentation:

•Strengthening the immune system

•Protecting cell health

•Stress management

•Quality and regular sleep

•Adequate water consumption

•Natural and balanced nutrition habits

Supporting her presentation with healthy food samples she brought along, Derin attracted great interest from the participants.

The program continued interactively with a question-and-answer session. Participants asked questions about healthy nutrition, practical suggestions applicable in daily life, and stress management.

In this section, the message stood out that healthy individuals form the foundation of healthy societies and that a strong legal order is the guarantee of strong tomorrows.

The event concluded with the emphasis that healthy individuals build healthy societies and that a strong legal system builds strong futures.

Officials of the Atatürkist Thought Association of the United Kingdom announced to the public that they will continue with determination to preserve the achievements of the Republic, to pass Atatürk’s principles and reforms on to future generations, and to sustain their social awareness efforts.