Türkische Kulturgemeinde in Österreich

Türkische Kulturgemeinde in Österreich is a non-governmental organisation based in Wien, Austria working on democracy & civil society, human rights, religion & faith.

The Türkische Kulturgemeinde in Österreich (TKG) is a registered association based in Vienna that describes itself as a secular, pluralistic and democratic civil society organisation and think tank. Its stated aims include supporting the integration of people with Turkish roots in Austria, promoting a secular, democratic constitutional state and the separation of religion and politics, and advancing understanding between Austria and Turkey. The association issues public statements and commentary on current affairs, integration policy, religious politics, antisemitism, racism and human rights, and organises commemorative events and public discussions, including on Austrian and Ottoman-era history. It also publishes books through the Neue Welt Verlag and has been involved in initiatives such as a memorial for the Mauthausen concentration camp and a monument to Atatürk's Viennese sculptor Heinrich Krippel. The TKG is led by chairman Birol Kilic and reports a membership of more than 1,700 members. It is primarily active in Vienna and Austria.