Dilek Dündar

Dilek Dündar is the wife of Turkish journalist Can Dündar, known for her courageous act of shielding her husband from an assassination attempt during a court hearing in Istanbul. Her bravery, which redirected a bullet meant for Can to a colleague, exemplifies the personal risks faced by families of journalists in oppressive regimes. Dilek has supported Can through his exile in Germany, enduring separation from him and significant sacrifices, including being unable to attend family events in Turkey due to government oppression.