About
Barış BAŞEL serves as a Research Assistant in the Department of Social Work at Near East University's Faculty of Health Sciences, where he functions as a radical social service advocate and rights activist with extensive field experience.
His educational foundation includes:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Services from Hacettepe University (2001)
- Master's degree in Human Resources Development Program in Education from Near East University (2019)
Research interests center on Social Work, Human Rights, and Violence Against Women, with demonstrated expertise in practical implementation through government and NGO partnerships. His work emphasizes systemic change in social service delivery, particularly regarding gender-based violence prevention and immigrant community support in Northern Cyprus.
Professional engagement spans collaborations with multiple Turkish Cypriot ministries, international NGOs, and government institutions, focusing on project execution rather than theoretical research. Notable activities include participation in the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women panel and advocacy platforms addressing social justice issues.
As a rights activist, he employs radical approaches to social services, prioritizing community-based interventions and policy reform. His current position reflects ongoing commitment to bridging academic knowledge with real-world social challenges in the Turkish Cypriot context.
