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Erdogan Declares “Decade of the Family” Amid Birthrate Crisis

5/24/2025

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In a bold move on May 24, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proclaimed a “decade of the family” to combat Turkey's alarming birthrate of just 1.48 children per woman. He expressed concerns over the LGBT community and gender fluidity, labeling them as dangers to national security, while reiterating his earlier declaration of 2025 as the “year of the family.”

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In a bold move on May 24, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proclaimed a “decade of the family” to combat Turkey's alarming birthrate of just 1.48 children per woman. He expressed concerns over the LGBT community and gender fluidity, labeling them as dangers to national security, while reiterating his earlier declaration of 2025 as the “year of the family.”