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Prosecutor Considers Lesbian Love to be Obscene
HOMOPHOBIA AND LITERATURE
Prosecutor Considers Lesbian Love to be Obscene
The Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into the contents of the book "The 'L' State of Love" about love stories between lesbians because it allegedly deals with "unnatural relationships". Zeliş Deniz from LambdaIstanbul criticized the repetitive pretence of "public morality".
16 December 2009
UN Award for Turkish Caricaturist Firuz Kutal
UN Award for Turkish Caricaturist Firuz Kutal
The United Nations awarded Turkish artist Firuz Kutal with its annual "Citation for Excellence" for works that "reflect principle and spirit". Kutal's caricature of his "Peace Doves" criticises the US American invasion to Iraq aiming to establish democracy despite preceding protests.
10 December 2009
Arbitrary Police Violence against Lawyers
POLICE VIOLENCE
Arbitrary Police Violence against Lawyers
Lawyers protested against 2 arrests of colleagues in 1 day at an Istanbul police station. The arrested lawyers were beaten and tortured in custody. The demonstrating attorneys claimed prosecution of the perpetrators and an investigation initiated by the Ministry of the Interior.
10 December 2009
No Hope for Survivors, only for Finding Their Graves
PROJECT ON UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCES
No Hope for Survivors, only for Finding Their Graves
In the 1990s thousands of people in Turkey have disappeared or were murdered. Many cases have still not been solved, and perpetrators have not been brought to justice. With the "Project on Unsolved Disappearances" human rights defenders claim to give the relatives at least a place to moarn.
3 December 2009
Perilous Working Conditions in Turkey's Shipyards
Perilous Working Conditions in Turkey's Shipyards
Worker Mahmut Altınöz became the 15th casualty in a Turkish shipyard this year. Altınöz lost his life as a result of a work accident. Union chairman Dinç cirticized, "The government is to be held responsible for the fact that employers do not give any importance to the safety of their employees' lives".
24 November 2009
Journalist Sözal Released from Detention
PRESS FREEDOM
Journalist Sözal Released from Detention
Sabah newspaper journalist Barış Sözal and his driver Ali Kocatepe were released by the gendarmerie after they had been arrested and kept in detention for 8 hours. The reason for the detention: "secretly taking pictures in a military area".
17 November 2009
News in Kurdish on Su TV
KURDISH BROADCASTS
News in Kurdish on Su TV
The Turkish TV channel Su TV started to broadcast news in Kurdish. İbrahim Genç, presenting the Kurdish news bulletin every night at 7.30 pm, indicates that Su TV is also going to touch sensitive subjects such as NGO activities and PKK developments. The TV channel is furthermore preparing for a broadcast in Armenian.
12 November 2009
Cross-National Protest Action for Women's and LGBTT's Rights
Cross-National Protest Action for Women's and LGBTT's Rights
Right defenders from 11 countries went to the streets in a common protest action against court applications of "reduced sentences because of unjust provocation" for women and LGBTT murderers. In Istanbul the demonstration was organized by the Feminist Collective and the LGBTT Rights Platform.
11 November 2009
More than 200,000 People Demonstrate for Alevi Rights
DEMONSTRATION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
More than 200,000 People Demonstrate for Alevi Rights
The presidents of 3 Alevi organizations criticized that the government's approach towards Alevi rights was not sincere and urged for measures within the framework of equality and human rights. They called for a joint opposition of all Alevi groups against this insincerity.
9 November 2009
"Struggle for Rights Media Guide"
RIGHTS JOURNALISM
"Struggle for Rights Media Guide"
A 52-pages guide emerged from the works of the Communication Rights Workshop initiated in 2007. The guide informs about media activities regarding social movements. Additionally, the guide includes technical information on how to set up movements in different kinds of media.
6 November 2009
A Decision of Disgrace
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
A Decision of Disgrace
İHD member Yurtsever was convicted under charges of insult because he had sent a "Human Rights Disgrace Certificate" to former Chief of Prisons Ertosun concerning the "Return to Life" operation in 2000. The punishment was increased because of "wilful intend".
3 November 2009
Authorities Hamper Release of Fatally-Ill Güler Zere
FREEDOM TO GÜLER ZERE!
Authorities Hamper Release of Fatally-Ill Güler Zere
Lawyer Aslan warns once more that imprisoned cancer patient Zere's health is continuously deteriorating. She emphasizes that the probability of Zere to die increases if the authorities do not take any action soon.
2 November 2009
11 Students under Prosecution after Riot on Campus
11 Students under Prosecution after Riot on Campus
11 Students face prosecution after a riot at Hacatepe University in Ankara. The police had arrested a total of 66 students who were all released in the meantime. Students criticise the rectorate and the police.
29 October 2009
11 Students under Prosecution after Riot on Campus
11 Students under Prosecution after Riot on Campus
11 Students face prosecution after a riot at Hacatepe University in Ankara. The police had arrested a total of 66 students who were all released in the meantime. Students criticise the rectorate and the police.
29 October 2009
Artist Rojin Sues Journalist Turgut for "Sexual Harassment"
Artist Rojin Sues Journalist Turgut for "Sexual Harassment"
Kurdish artist Rojin filed a criminal complaint against Akşam newspaper editor Serdar Turgut. Rojin said, "I do not expect an apology, I want this insult to be punished on behalf of all women".
29 October 2009
Struggle against Homophobic Discrimination in Professional Life
Struggle against Homophobic Discrimination in Professional Life
LGTB organization Kaos GL held a "LGB Employees Meeting" in Ankara to draw attention to the discrimination of homosexual and bisexual people in professional life. One of the most urgent problems is the rejection of applications because of a person's sexual identity.
29 October 2009
Transsexuals Complain at Prime Ministry about Police Violence
TRANSPHOBIA
Transsexuals Complain at Prime Ministry about Police Violence
About 80 people gathered in Ankara upon the call of the Pink Life Transgender Association. Despite police resistance they managed to hand their petition for redress to the Human Rights Presidency of the Prime Ministry. The petition is concerned with police violence against transvestites and transsexuals and rights violations occurring in the Act on Misdemeanour.
26 October 2009
"Public Morality" Disturbed by LTGB organization...
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
"Public Morality" Disturbed by LTGB organization...
The governorship filed a closure case against the Black Pink Triangle association in Izmir under charges of "opposing the public morality and the Turkish family structure". The first hearing is scheduled for February next year.
23 October 2009
Persistence on Unsolved Disappearances
238th MEETING OF SATURDAY MOTHERS/PEOPLE
Persistence on Unsolved Disappearances
The Saturday Mothers/People gathered on Istanbul's Galatasaray Square for the 238th time to draw public attention to the disappearance of Hüseyin Toraman who was kidnapped from in front of his house 18 years ago. They also reminded disappearance of six peasants in Silopi 16 years ago.
20 October 2009
Thousands of People Protested AKP's Health Politics
Thousands of People Protested AKP's Health Politics
"The fairy tale is over" was one of the messages from the business chambers and health unions for the AKP's health policies in a protest on Sunday. They demanded to cancel the Health Transformation Program.
20 October 2009
Students Refused Deputy Prime Minister to Talk on Human Rights
Students Refused Deputy Prime Minister to Talk on Human Rights
Students protested Deputy Prime Minister Çiçek who was going to speak on human rights at the Ankara University Faculty of Political Science. The students voiced their protest, "The minister of such a country has nothing to say about this topic". When the students received support from the people in the hall, Çiçek left the university without giving his speech.
12 October 2009
Prosecutor Claims 6 Different Charges against Melek K.'s Murder
MURDERS IN LGTB COMMUNITY
Prosecutor Claims 6 Different Charges against Melek K.'s Murder
The murder case of transsexual Melek K. who was killed in her home in Ankara was continued. The prosecutor claimed to try defendant T.P. under six different charges such as murder, plunder, theft and further allegations.
12 October 2009
Will State Intelligence Bring Light into Dink Murder Case?
HRANT DINK MURDER
Will State Intelligence Bring Light into Dink Murder Case?
Concerning the Hrant Dink murder trial the Istanbul 14th High Criminal Court prepares to hear a secret witness. Additionally, 7 witnesses are expected to testify upon writs issued to them by the court.
12 October 2009
141 Official Arrests and 2 Detentions after 2 Days of Clashes
IMF-DB PROTESTS
141 Official Arrests and 2 Detentions after 2 Days of Clashes
According to information obtained from the Contemporary Lawyers Association, most of the protestors detained during the demonstrations against IMF and World Bank were assaulted in police vehicles. Many people sustained bruises and swellings. 27 people arrested on the second day were still not released although 24 hours had already elapsed.
9 October 2009
Unions and Chambers Take Legal Action against Police Violence
IMF-WB SUMMIT
Unions and Chambers Take Legal Action against Police Violence
DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB condemn the police intervention against the protestors during the meeting of IMF and World Bank in Istanbul this week. They announced to file a criminal complaint against the responsible people.
8 October 2009
Second Day of Clashes in Istanbul - Bigger Police Brutality, Further Arrests
IMF-DB SUMMIT
Second Day of Clashes in Istanbul - Bigger Police Brutality, Further Arrests
The Police interfered with tear gas and tinted water when members of the Alliance Against IMF-WB tried to gather in the district of Pangaltı. 25 people were arrested. Clashes occured between the demonstrators and the police.
8 October 2009
Police Force against IMF-WB Protestors - 200 People Arrested
IMF-WB SUMMIT
Police Force against IMF-WB Protestors - 200 People Arrested
About 2000 people wanted to participate in a demonstration against IMF and World Bank starting on Taksim Square in Istanbul. The police intervened with tear gas, tinted water and water cannons. Clashes occurred in a number of neighboring districts.
7 October 2009
Engin Çeber Murder Case: Long and Winding Trial Road
RIGHT TO LIFE
Engin Çeber Murder Case: Long and Winding Trial Road
Because of missing voice records the 7th hearing of the Engin Çeber murder case had to be repeated. Detained defendants Karaosmanoğlu and Aksu reiterated their statements. Lawyer Tanay is concerned about a fair trial. Some crucial statements made in the previous session are still missing. The case is postponed till 16 November.
6 October 2009
Access Denied to LGBT Social Networking Sites
INTERNET CENSORSHIP
Access Denied to LGBT Social Networking Sites
Access has been blocked to LGBT social networking sites galibe, haydigayri and shemaleturk under accusations such as prostitution, obscenity or child abuse according to law article 5651. The site administrators were no informed about the decision and spoke of a "homophobic mentality".
6 October 2009
Police Raid of DTP Mayor Şahin's Home
Police Raid of DTP Mayor Şahin's Home
After an according statement of a detained person the police searched DTP Mayor Edibe Şahin's home in Tunceli for PKK documents. Some people were arrested during another raid of the Municipality guesthouse. Hundreds of DTP members protested.
30 September 2009
Transsexuals Take Position against Chief of Police Hüseyin Çapkın
Transsexuals Take Position against Chief of Police Hüseyin Çapkın
About 100 people protested in Istanbul's district of Beyoğlu, claiming that the pressure on tansvestites and transsexuals has increased ever since Hüseyin Çapkın became Chief of Police.
29 September 2009
Armed Living-Rooms
28 SEPTEMBER DAY OF PERSONAL DISARMAMENT
Armed Living-Rooms
According to the Umut Foundation, weapons can be found in one third of all Turkish homes. The foundation organized a silent protest on Istanbul's popular Taksim square on the Day of Personal Disarmament.
29 September 2009
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