Eurovision 2016 winner, Ukrainian singer Jamala, who took refuge in Turkey, thanked First Lady; I find the phrase “We have a duty to stand up to the oppressor, no matter where and to whom the persecution comes”. All the first ladies of the world should embrace this strong will shown by the lady for women and children, and set an example to the world.” Jamala, the winner of Eurovision 2016, was one of the guests of Emine Erdoğan’s iftar for children who Singer Jamala explained her feelings:
“I am a refugee and they protect orphans in Turkey, where I am a refugee, I tell them everything. to see that they provide material and moral assistance; Emine Erdogan’s lady, us and her children; I was very touched to feel that she did not her from her own daughters and grandchildren. I find Emine Erdogan’s statement, ‘We have a duty to stand up to the oppressor, no matter where or to whom the persecution comes’. All the first ladies of the world should embrace this strong will of Ms. Emine and put a stop to this persecution. I think that this strong will that the lady showed for women and children from the very beginning should set an example for the whole world. We are aware of the great and unmatched support that Turkey has given us for peace in Ukraine. Turkey is a leading country in this sense. On behalf of the whole Ukrainian people, I would like to thank President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for his support to Ukraine and the Ukrainians, and to Ms. Emine Erdoğan for her belief in the goodness of Ukraine. “