Ottoman Social Democratic Party

The Ottoman Social Democratic Party, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a political group advocating for social justice, workers' rights, and political reform within the Ottoman Empire. Inspired by European social democratic ideas, it aimed to promote equality, improve living conditions, and introduce democratic governance. The party sought to balance modernization with social fairness, seeking wider participation in politics for marginalized groups. Although its influence was limited and its activities constrained by the Empire's authoritarian tendencies, it contributed to early movements for social reform and democratic ideals in the Ottoman context.