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Ayşegül Özbek
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‘It is very important that this case doesn’t end in impunity’
VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILD WORKER
‘It is very important that this case doesn’t end in impunity’
Ahead of the first hearing of the trial over violence against a child worker in Afyon, Ezgi Koman has called on everyone to stand up against the economic exploitation of children and impunity for violations of children’s rights.
14 April 2021
Child abuse in Uşak: Defendant has 17 offenses in criminal record, 8 sexual abuse
2-YEAR-OLD CHILD OUT OF INTENSIVE CARE
Child abuse in Uşak: Defendant has 17 offenses in criminal record, 8 sexual abuse
Lawyer Yeşim Aydın says that defendant Yaşar E. has been arrested and sent to prison for sexually abusing a 2-year-old child. Aydın underlines that the man has 17 offenses in his criminal record, eight of them are sexual abuse.
13 April 2021
'It's enough to lean on the AKP after abusing a child'
'It's enough to lean on the AKP after abusing a child'
Attorneys of a defendant in a child abuse case defended their client by saying that he is an AKP member. The court has ruled that the act did not exceed "molestation."
30 March 2021
‘We don’t accept one man’s decision’
WOMEN TAKE TO SQUARES
‘We don’t accept one man’s decision’
Women have taken to the streets to protest the Presidential decree withdrawing Turkey’s signature from the İstanbul Convention. They have once again underlined that the convention saves lives.
20 March 2021
Child worker who asked for his daily wage battered, abused
Child worker who asked for his daily wage battered, abused
Attorney Şahin says that before the child was battered with sticks and iron bars, one of the suspects said to him, “Pull down your trousers, we will make the payment like that.”
10 March 2021
Then, why did we lay our father to rest with 15 people?
Then, why did we lay our father to rest with 15 people?
On the one side, there are funerals and AKP congresses attended by large crowds, including top state officials; on the other side, they still urge people to “have 30 people at most” in ceremonies. “It undermines people’s sense of justice,” says Dr. Eroğulları.
22 February 2021
‘How possibly could justice function so poorly?’
FILE OF ABUSIVE FATHER CLOSED
‘How possibly could justice function so poorly?’
According to the court verdict, mother Aynur Erzengin allegedly subjected her son to “alienation from his father.” The verdict has also indicated that what the child said was “against the natural flow of life.”
29 January 2021
‘Scientific efficacy of gene therapy for SMA is certified, don’t prevent campaigns’
LAWYER DİLŞAD ENHOŞ
‘Scientific efficacy of gene therapy for SMA is certified, don’t prevent campaigns’
In a statement released by Health Minister Koca, it was said, “There has been no concrete data indicating that the method put forward as gene therapy scientifically works.” However, the related medicine is now in the category recognized by the state.
5 January 2021
Objections to defendant’s release rejected in ‘Leyla Aydemir murder’ case
Objections to defendant’s release rejected in ‘Leyla Aydemir murder’ case
In the lawsuit filed into the death of 4-year-old Leyla Aydemir, the objections of the Public Prosecutor and the UCİM association against the release of paternal uncle has been rejected. Defendant Aydemir was previously given life sentence.
5 January 2021
Musicians in Turkey: ‘State wants to create a society of beggars’
Musicians in Turkey: ‘State wants to create a society of beggars’
Several nightclub workers, dancers, roadies and tonmeisters have been unemployed due to the pandemic. Though most of them criticize the Culture Ministry for planning to give only a thousand lira in aid, some think that it will help them, at least a little bit.
16 December 2020
Directorate of Education: Contact the school, School: There is nothing we can do
EDUCATION AMID POVERTY AND PANDEMIC
Directorate of Education: Contact the school, School: There is nothing we can do
16-year-old Yasin had to migrate from İstanbul to Antep with his mother. Laid off during the pandemic, his father is still unemployed. As Yasin and his brother do not have Internet or a computer, they cannot attend their online classes.
22 October 2020
An academy of children’s rights in Diyarbakır
An academy of children’s rights in Diyarbakır
“Even though armed conflicts ended, they have left behind a series of issues that need to be tackled such as severe trauma, poverty, dropping out of school, unemployment and impunity,” says Yalçın from the Colorful Hopes Association in Diyarbakır.
14 October 2020
Documentarian Çayan Demirel gains the right of disability retirement
Documentarian Çayan Demirel gains the right of disability retirement
Though it has long been confirmed by a medical report that documentarian Demirel is 99 percent disabled, he was struggling for his right of disability retirement for 4.5 years. The state will now automatically raise an objection as it has lost the lawsuit.
29 September 2020
‘There is no real struggle against child labor, all they do is publicity’
CHP MP TANAL
‘There is no real struggle against child labor, all they do is publicity’
Main opposition CHP MP Tanal, also a member of the Parliamentary Child Subcommission, was among the MPs who went to Ordu province to make observations about child labor. He has spoken to bianet about his visit and child labor in Turkey.
26 August 2020
Why do babies die in Antep?
Why do babies die in Antep?
Gaziantep Family Medicine Association Chair Dr. Doğan Eroğulları underlines that the major reason behind infant mortality is premature labor, which is itself caused by pregnancies under the age of 18.
24 July 2020
‘There are no trainings or precautions against fires, nor is there a fire brigade in Turkey’
PROF. ABDURRAHMAN KILIÇ
‘There are no trainings or precautions against fires, nor is there a fire brigade in Turkey’
In the wake of two recent forest fires in İstanbul and Çanakkale, Prof. Abdurrahman Kılıç says, “All fires go out, there is no fire that does not,” and adds, “The early extinguishment of a fire depends on a bit of luck.”
14 July 2020
‘Commemorations are a warning against lynch culture’
27TH YEAR OF SİVAS MASSACRE
‘Commemorations are a warning against lynch culture’
Today marks the 27th anniversary of Sivas Massacre, which claimed the lives of 35 people in Madımak Hotel. Eren Aysan, who lost her father Behçet Aysan in the massacre, has spoken to bianet about the commemorations and the judicial process.
2 July 2020
'They put my 10-day-old baby in prison, she doesn't even have a name and ID yet'
'They put my 10-day-old baby in prison, she doesn't even have a name and ID yet'
Eylem Oyunlu has been remanded in custody with her 10-day-old and two-year-old children as part of a "terror" investigation.
26 June 2020
‘Numbers left in the dark need to be visible to understand the dimension of child abuse’
‘Numbers left in the dark need to be visible to understand the dimension of child abuse’
Having penned a book on child abuse and forensic interview with the child, Assoc. Prof. Ziyalar says, “Child abuse is not an issue that can be overcome solely by the good will, compassion and care of an ordinary person.”
24 June 2020
‘We Do Not Have to Obey Just Because We are Children’
SURVEY WITH 67 VOLUNTARY CHILDREN
‘We Do Not Have to Obey Just Because We are Children’
Child and Youth Studies Specialist Ceren Suntekin has conducted a survey with 67 voluntary children who stay home during pandemic. “We need to keep in mind that they are individuals, too,” Suntekin has noted.
12 June 2020
A Dog's Story of Pandemic: 'Woof at Home Turkey'
A Dog's Story of Pandemic: 'Woof at Home Turkey'
Saying that "I can't participate in most festivals because of my age," short film director Nisan Uğur has made her second movie during the pandemic.
11 June 2020
'I Don't Like My Parents Watching Over Me Like Guards'
NEW CURFEW RULES FOR THE YOUTH
'I Don't Like My Parents Watching Over Me Like Guards'
Banned from going out since early April, people younger than 18 are now allowed to go out, but only with their parents.
10 June 2020
‘Will Adults Have to Get Back Home at 8 in the Evening Like Children?’
CURFEW ON 65+ EASED AMID NORMALIZATION
‘Will Adults Have to Get Back Home at 8 in the Evening Like Children?’
Some are so distressed that they suffer from eczema or even heart disorders, some have lost their joy of life… The ones aged 65+ are now allowed to go out from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. “So, adults now have to get back home at 8 like children,” they protest.
10 June 2020
‘Children Should Go out When Adults Don’t’
CORONAVIRUS
‘Children Should Go out When Adults Don’t’
Children aged 14 and younger were allowed to go out for the first time after a long time today. Parents were of the same opinion: The permission should be given when there is a general curfew at the weekend. Parks were crowded, so were the streets...
13 May 2020
‘It was Winter When the Lockdown Began, It is Already Summer Now’
ELDERLY ALLOWED TO GO OUT AFTER 2 MONTHS
‘It was Winter When the Lockdown Began, It is Already Summer Now’
As the curfew has been eased for the elderly, they are allowed to go out for the first time after almost two months today. The sidewalks, avenues and streets of Şişli, İstanbul are full of people taking a walk, shopping at the bakery and having a chat.
10 May 2020
People Aged 65 and Over Speak out: There is Nothing Like Freedom
People Aged 65 and Over Speak out: There is Nothing Like Freedom
Citizens aged 65 and over are not allowed to go out in Turkey since March 21. They have different opinions as to a possible three-hour permission. Some say they will walk kilometers long while others will not go out, fearing that they might catch the disease.
27 April 2020
‘Only Way to Reach Children in Villages is a Phone with Poor Cell Reception’
‘Only Way to Reach Children in Villages is a Phone with Poor Cell Reception’
In the days of corona, a new online event is shared for children on social media every day, they are told stories online. But, what about the children living in villages? Gülesra, a teacher from a village in Diyarbakır, has answered our questions.
23 April 2020
Unemployed Father Stranded in Batman: ‘My Ill Wife and 6 Children are Alone’
Unemployed Father Stranded in Batman: ‘My Ill Wife and 6 Children are Alone’
Dismissed in the first days of quarantine, Özdemir cannot return from Batman: “I am stuck here. My wife is sick and caring for 6 children alone. To top it all, I don’t have a job anymore. OK, let’s say we will stay home, but, how will we make ends meet?”
9 April 2020
‘If I Had a Magic Wand, I Would Erase the Last Month from the Lives of Everyone’
CHILDREN TELL
‘If I Had a Magic Wand, I Would Erase the Last Month from the Lives of Everyone’
Yağız, Kevser, Arda, Yağmur… Their teacher asked them: “If you had magical powers…” Children have written down their wishes to get rid of coronavirus.
7 April 2020
‘TurkStat’s Child Labor Survey is Not Realistic as it Does Not Cover Syrian Children’’
‘TurkStat’s Child Labor Survey is Not Realistic as it Does Not Cover Syrian Children’’
Nail Dertli from Fişek Institute Science and Action Foundation for Working Children and lawyer Fırat Çiçek from Children’s Rights Center of İstanbul Bar have spoken to bianet about the “Child Labor Survey” announced by the TurkStat after 7 years.
2 April 2020
Turkish Medical Association: There are No Coronavirus Cases in Turkey
Turkish Medical Association: There are No Coronavirus Cases in Turkey
While the association's chair confirms that there are no coronavirus cases in Turkey, he says what is saddening is "the mistrust among the citizens against the Health Ministry."
6 March 2020
Mother Language Teachers Speak out on International Mother Language Day
Mother Language Teachers Speak out on International Mother Language Day
Ahead of February 21 International Mother Language Day, five teachers of “Living Languages and Dialects” spoke to bianet Turkish. Here is a snapshot of their remarks about their own struggles for their mother languages and teaching experiences.
21 February 2020
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