Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu was born on November 2, 1965, in the Şarkikaraağaç district of Isparta, to a family originating from Şanlıurfa. After completing his primary and secondary education in Bursa, he studied at Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine and graduated in 1990.
Who is Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu?
After his medical education, Gergerlioğlu worked in various health centers in Iğdır and Bursa and later received specialist training in Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis. After completing his specialist training, he worked as a specialist doctor at Izmit Seka State Hospital. He also worked at the Association of Solidarity for the Oppressed (MAZLUMDER) and took an active role in human rights issues.
Political Career of Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu
Gergerlioğlu, who was a Kocaeli deputy candidate from the AKP in the 2011 Turkish general elections, was later elected as a deputy from the People's Democratic Party (HDP). He served in the Turkish Grand National Assembly Human Rights Commission. However, he experienced legal problems and his membership in parliament was revoked. Later, he was re-elected as a member of parliament by the decision of the Constitutional Court.
Where is Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu from?
Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, who is from Şanlıurfa, Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, who was re-elected as a Kocaeli MP from the Greens and Left Future Party list in the 2023 general elections, is known as an important figure as a Turkish doctor, human rights activist, writer, journalist and politician.