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Amnesty International

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'Covid-19 has become an additional punishment for prisoners'
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
'Covid-19 has become an additional punishment for prisoners'
"The exclusion of human rights defenders from release measures underscores the political nature of their imprisonment," an Amnesty International researcher has said.
7 August 2020
Amnesty International: Turkey must not abandon İstanbul Convention
Amnesty International: Turkey must not abandon İstanbul Convention
"Turkey's withdrawal from the Convention would have disastrous consequences for millions of women and girls in the country," Amnesty's Anna Błuś has said.
5 August 2020
International rights organizations express concerns about Turkey’s social media bill
International rights organizations express concerns about Turkey’s social media bill
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have released statements regarding the social media bill passed by the Parliament’s Justice Commission, raising concerns that the amendments in question will increase censorship.
28 July 2020
HRW, Amnesty International call on EU Ministers to ‘address rights concerns in Turkey’
HRW, Amnesty International call on EU Ministers to ‘address rights concerns in Turkey’
Ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council discussion on EU-Turkey relations on July 13, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have sent a joint letter to Josep Borrell and Ministers of Foreign Affairs of EU member states.
9 July 2020
Amnesty International: Turkey is using pandemic as an excuse to stifle free expression
Amnesty International: Turkey is using pandemic as an excuse to stifle free expression
The government is "hounding social media users, journalists, doctors and others, and invoking legal provisions that criminalize dissent, in efforts to silence its critics," says Amnesty.
17 June 2020
‘Urgent Action’ Campaign by Amnesty International: Lives of Prisoners at Greater Risk
‘Urgent Action’ Campaign by Amnesty International: Lives of Prisoners at Greater Risk
In a petition for urgent action launched by Amnesty International, it has been noted that “the lives of thousands of prisoners and prison personnel are at greater risk in overcrowded prisons deprived of hygiene conditions.”
25 May 2020
From Amnesty International to Turkey: Prevent Homophobic, Transphobic Violence
From Amnesty International to Turkey: Prevent Homophobic, Transphobic Violence
Amnesty International has released a public statement ahead of May 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “The government of Turkey must take steps to combat rising homophobia and transphobia.”
14 May 2020
Pandemic Increases Climate of Fear for Journalists in Turkey, Says Amnesty International
Pandemic Increases Climate of Fear for Journalists in Turkey, Says Amnesty International
In a written statement, Amnesty International has noted that “the COVID-19 crisis has added a new layer to the crackdown on media freedom in Turkey with journalists being targeted across the country under the guise of combating misinformation.”
4 May 2020
Amnesty 2019 Report: Judiciary is Still a Tool of Pressure in Turkey
Amnesty 2019 Report: Judiciary is Still a Tool of Pressure in Turkey
From Amnesty International 2019 Report on Turkey: “There were severe restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and people considered critical of the current government were detained or faced trumped-up criminal charges.”
29 April 2020
‘Prison Release Law Leaves Innocent, Vulnerable Prisoners at Risk of COVID-19’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Prison Release Law Leaves Innocent, Vulnerable Prisoners at Risk of COVID-19’
Amnesty International has released a statement about the law on criminal enforcement approved by the Parliament: “Those convicted in unfair trials under Turkey's overly broad anti-terrorism laws are also now condemned to face the prospect of infection.”
14 April 2020
Love in the Time of Coronavirus
PENNED BY ANNA SHEA
Love in the Time of Coronavirus
Could these experiences create a better understanding of what it might be like to be a refugee? Could this unprecedented situation create compassion and empathy for those forced from their homes? It's far from impossible.
26 March 2020 Anna Shea
‘Asylum Seekers Once Again Used as Bargaining Chips in a Political Game’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Asylum Seekers Once Again Used as Bargaining Chips in a Political Game’
Following Greece’s plans to temporarily suspend the registration of asylum requests, Amnesty International has released a statement and said, “People who are seeking asylum in Greece should be helped, not treated as criminals or a security threat."
3 March 2020
Amnesty International: We Demand an End to This Prolonged Saga of Injustice
BÜYÜKADA TRIAL
Amnesty International: We Demand an End to This Prolonged Saga of Injustice
Releasing a statement ahead of the final hearing of Büyükada trial, Amnesty International has said, “Any verdict other than an acquittal will be a chilling reminder that truth and justice have become strangers in Turkey.”
18 February 2020
International Rights Organizations: Free Osman Kavala
International Rights Organizations: Free Osman Kavala
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have released a joint statement and called on Turkey to carry out the ECtHR ruling and release arrested businessperson Osman Kavala from prison immediately.
11 December 2019
‘82.1 Percent of Society Think That Fundamental Rights and Freedoms are Violated’
SURVEY ON PERCEPTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
‘82.1 Percent of Society Think That Fundamental Rights and Freedoms are Violated’
Participated by 2,651 people from 28 cities, Amnesty International survey on human rights perception has shown that while 82.1 percent of the society think that their basic rights and freedoms are violated, 62.6 percent think that they are restricted.
10 December 2019
Amnesty International: Rights Defenders Should be Acquitted in Büyükada Trial
Amnesty International: Rights Defenders Should be Acquitted in Büyükada Trial
Ten rights defenders were detained during a workshop in July 2017 and charged with "financing terrorism and spying."
26 November 2019
Urgent Action by Amnesty International: Drop Charges Against METU Students and Academic
Urgent Action by Amnesty International: Drop Charges Against METU Students and Academic
Amnesty International has launched an urgent action campaign for 18 students and one academic put on trial for joining the Pride Parade at Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara: “Drop the charges against the students and academic.”
31 October 2019
‘You Must Make a Choice: Go to Prison or Return to Syria’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORT
‘You Must Make a Choice: Go to Prison or Return to Syria’
Amnesty International’s report entitled “Sent to a War Zone: Turkey’s Illegal Deportations of Syrian Refugees” has indicated that Syrian refugees in Turkey “were intimidated or beaten in order to make then sign the ‘voluntary return’ forms.”
25 October 2019
‘11 Human Rights Defenders Must be Acquitted’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL STATEMENT ON BÜYÜKADA TRIAL
‘11 Human Rights Defenders Must be Acquitted’
Releasing a statement ahead of Büyükada trial, Amnesty International Secretary General Naidoo said, “Over the course of eight hearings, the prosecuting authorities have failed to present any credible evidence of any criminal wrongdoing”.
9 October 2019
Amnesty Turkey: Drop the Cases Against Everyone Solidarizing with Özgür Gündem
Amnesty Turkey: Drop the Cases Against Everyone Solidarizing with Özgür Gündem
Put on trial for being Editors-in-Chief of the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper, Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu and Nesin have been acquitted. Amnesty Turkey has expressed concerns over the ones convicted for having solidarized with the newspaper.
18 July 2019
Amnesty International Launches Petition for İstanbul Pride
Amnesty International Launches Petition for İstanbul Pride
The governor has not allowed the Pride Parade in İstanbul to take place since 2015.
13 June 2019
Social Media Campaign by Amnesty International Turkey for Journalists
MAY 3 WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY
Social Media Campaign by Amnesty International Turkey for Journalists
On the occasion of May 3 World Press Freedom Day, Amnesty International Turkey has launched a social media campaign under the hashtag #NeHaberGazeteci (How is it going, journalist?). Imprisoned journalists have also answered from prison.
3 May 2019
‘We are Together Against the Attempt to Eliminate Civil Society’
JOINT STATEMENT BY RIGHTS DEFENDERS
‘We are Together Against the Attempt to Eliminate Civil Society’
Holding a joint press conference, rights defenders have stated that “they stand together against the attempts to eliminate independent civil society.” They have also raised concerns about the indictment against Osman Kavala and 15 civil society representatives.
27 February 2019 Evrim Kepenek
Campaign to Rename Street of Saudi Consulate in İstanbul ‘Jamal Khashoggi Street’
Campaign to Rename Street of Saudi Consulate in İstanbul ‘Jamal Khashoggi Street’
Amnesty International Turkey has launched a campaign and demanded that the street in front of the Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in İstanbul, where journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered, be renamed after the deceased journalist.
4 February 2019
Campaign by Amnesty International Against Ban on LGBTI+ Events in Ankara
Campaign by Amnesty International Against Ban on LGBTI+ Events in Ankara
Amnesty International has launched a petition against the indefinite ban imposed on all LGBTI+ events by the Ankara Governorship. The organization has said, “The ban on LGBTI+ events in Ankara should be ended and love should win."
30 January 2019
Campaign by Amnesty International Turkey for Freedom of Expression
Campaign by Amnesty International Turkey for Freedom of Expression
Launching a campaign of “Freedom to Journalists”, Amnesty International Turkey has made a call to Minister of Justice Abdülhamit Gül to “exercise his authority for the protection of freedom of press and expression and respect for the right to a fair trial.”
17 January 2019
Amnesty International: UN Should Launch Investigation into Khashoggi Murder
Amnesty International: UN Should Launch Investigation into Khashoggi Murder
Amnesty International has made a statement in front of the Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in İstanbul on the occasion that it has been 100 days since Jamal Khashoggi was murdered. The organization has made a call to the UN to launch an investigation.
10 January 2019 Hikmet Adal
Statement by Amnesty International on Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Gençay Gürsoy
Statement by Amnesty International on Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Gençay Gürsoy
Releasing a written statement about the prison sentences given to academics Şebnem Korur Fincancı and Gençay Gürsoy, Amnesty İnternational has stated that these sentences have openly revealed the malicious attitude towards rights defenders.
20 December 2018
Purged Beyond Return?
PENNED BY ANDREW GARDNER FROM AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Purged Beyond Return?
More than two years since the first dismissals began, tens of thousands of public sector workers are still living in limbo and without access to an effective remedy.
29 October 2018 Andrew Gardner
Amnesty International: 130 Thousand Dismissed Public Sector Workers Seek Justice
Amnesty International: 130 Thousand Dismissed Public Sector Workers Seek Justice
Amnesty International Turkey has published a report entitled “Purged Beyond Return?: No Remedy for Turkey’s Dismissed Public Sector Workers”. The report has emphasized that 130 thousand people have been seeking justice.
25 October 2018 Evrim Kepenek
Amnesty International: Civilian Lives in Idlib Depend on Outcome of Tehran Summit
Amnesty International: Civilian Lives in Idlib Depend on Outcome of Tehran Summit
Amnesty International’s Middle East Director of Campaigns Samah Hadid has released a statement before the Syria summit to be held in Tehran on September 7. She has said, “The lives of millions of people in Idlib are now in the hands of Russia, Turkey and Iran.”
6 September 2018
Campaigning for Justice in Turkey for More than 5 Decades
Campaigning for Justice in Turkey for More than 5 Decades
And yet, despite the crackdown, ordinary people with extraordinary passion are speaking out for justice and equality despite the threat of being unjustly punished for the stand they take.
29 August 2018 Kumi Naıdoo
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