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Adalet Gunersel (Baris)
16 years old
Kadikoy, Turkey

Adalet grew up in Saudi Arabia and speaks English, German, and her native Turkish.  She has a passion for the arts and not only dances, but also plays music, and has written two novels in English.  Adalet's concerns center around sexism and racism.  "I don't think any one has the right to judge others according to their color, ethnic background or sex," she says.  Adalet views the Youth Summit as an opportunity to learn about these issues and to build new understandings between cultures. 

Her hometown is known for it's Turkish rugs, known as kilim, coffee, food and historic places. 

Adalet describes herself as outgoing, friendly, mature, hard working, and optimistic.  She likes to listen to classical, jazz, pop, and techno music.