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Bawer Çakır

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Five-Day Newroz Celebrations in 66 Places

The Newroz programme of the DTP starts in Urfa on 20 March and ends in Kars on 24 March. Kurdish musicians and politicians will take the stage.

Workers on Galatasaray Football Stadium Unpaid and Dismissed

300 construction workers working on the new Galatasaray football stadium have not been paid for three months. After refusing to work, they have been dismissed. Lawyer Uluok accuses the football club of being part of this injustice.

Former Chiefs of Staff “Willing to Go to Court”

Former Chiefs of Staff “Willing to Go to Court”

Journalist Bila claimed in the Milliyet newspaper today that former Chiefs of Staff Özkök and Büyükanit are willing to go to court in relation to allegations of coup plans which have become public in a diary alleged to belong to journalist Balbay.

“Government Needs to Rethink Water Policies”

The Istanbul Water Tribunal has demanded that the government fufill its obligations under national and international agreements and legislation. All projects should be evaluated in terms of environmental effects.

Students face daily human rights violations in books:

School Books are Turkish, Muslim, Male, Heterosexual and Racist

The findings of the second project of monitoring Turkish school books for human rights violations, run by the History Foundation and the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, have been published as a book.

"Dam Project In Munzur Would Even Change Seasons"

A water tribunal, bringing together activists and experts from around the world begins in Istanbul. Turkey's Greens co-chair Dr. Şahin explains the threat of an ecological disaster in Tunceli, in case planned dam projects realize.

Transgender Murder in Istanbul

Transgender Murder in Istanbul

LGBT Rights Platform condemns the killing and protests the government, which refuses to acknowledge demands for constitutional equality based on sexual orientation.

Second Indictment in Ergenekon Case Ready

Second Indictment in Ergenekon Case Ready

The second indictment accuses retired generals Eruygur and Tolon of attempting to overthrow the government. The 1909-page document also discusses relations with the PKK, DHKP-C, Hizbullah and the media.

“I Feel Stupid for Paying for Drinking Water”

Housewife Demir complains about the fact that water is so expensive, and that she has to pay for bottled drinking water.

Women Protesters "Will Not Leave the Streets"

Around 500 women walked along the pedestrian precinct of Beyoğlu in the evening of 8 March, reclaiming the streets for women.

Minister of Labour: 60 Denim Workshops to Be Closed

Minister of Labour: 60 Denim Workshops to Be Closed

This week another denim sandblasting worker lost his life at a young age. Minister of Labour Faruk Çelik has announced the closure of many workshops operating in unhealthy conditions.

Mayoral Candidate Birdal: "Kurdish and Democratic Voters Will Change The Course of Elections"

Mayoral Candidate Birdal: "Kurdish and Democratic Voters Will Change The Course of Elections"

Akın Birdal, candidate for mayor’s office in Greater Istanbul, has predicted that many people will be surprised at the local election results, as the media is misleading the public.

Coup Leader Evren’s Name to Be Erased from Izmir Schools

Coup Leader Evren’s Name to Be Erased from Izmir Schools

Izmir Provincial Council endorses the plea by "The Aegean Association of 78’ers" to erase the name of former general Kenan Evren, the military coup of 1980, whose name was given to scores of schools across Turkey.

Erdogan and Merkel Will be Indicted in "The Water Tribunal" in Istanbul

Politicians and financiers of dam projects, which violate people's right to water will be tried by activists on 10 and 11 March. The tribunal aims at formulating rights-based solutions to existing problems.

Denim Workers Continue to Die for Sake of "Faded Look"

Denim Workers Continue to Die for Sake of "Faded Look"

Silicosis patient Ruhat Yıldırak (24) is the 39th denim sand blasting worker to have died. He had been given oxygen for the last year.

Hearing-Impaired Demand Suitable Cities

Local governments should contribute to reforming cities and policies, enabling disabled persons' involvement in social life –from employment to cultural activities, say Kavuncu.

“Lose No More Time in Clearing Mines”

“Lose No More Time in Clearing Mines”

Human rights organisations have accused Turkey of shirking the responsibilities brought by its signature under the Ottawa Agreement on the ban on mines five years ago.

24 February 2009

Independent Media Will Bring Turkey and Germany Closer

At a conference organised by the Goethe Institute in Istanbul, journalists from Turkey and Germany expressed the need for more empathy between the two countries. bianet’s Kürkçü believes that an independent media is needed for that to happen.

23 February 2009

Unemployment: Who is Standing in the Queues?

Unemployment: Who is Standing in the Queues?

Sebahattin became ill and was dismissed without compensation. Ayşe is trying to get through red tape to receive unemployment benefits. Adnan has found out that he will not receive benefits, as he has not paid enough contributions.

18 February 2009

Cities Must Deal with Forced Migration

Cities Must Deal with Forced Migration

As political parties are vying for votes in the upcoming local elections, token gestures are being made towards the urban poor. However, the underlying reason, forced migration, is being ignored.

17 February 2009

“Solve Kurdish Question with Redefinition of Citizenship”

Kurdish politician Ekinci argues that Turkey has not taken any concrete steps to solve the Kurdish issue since PKK leader Öcalan’s capture ten years ago. He calls for constitutional change.

17 February 2009

“We Will Not Pay for The Crisis” Vow İstanbul Workers

“We Will Not Pay for The Crisis” Vow İstanbul Workers

Some 40,000 workers rally in Kadıköy, Istanbul, in the weekend to protest against paying the price for global capitalist crisis. There were clashes between members of the right-wing and left-wing metal workrs unions.

16 February 2009

Rights of The Child in The University Curriculum

UNICEF and deans of faculties of communication sign a joint protocol to include rights of the child in their curricula. Courses will begin in September 2009. bianet's efforts to introduce children's rights-based journalism contributed to the incentive.

15 February 2009

10 Years Since Ocalan's Arrest, Turkey Failed to Solve Kurdish Issue

PKK leader Ocalan was confiscated in Nairobi on February 15th, 1999. The state hoped that the PKK would dismantle without Ocalan but the Kurdish movement managed to reform itself, analyst Kalyon said.

12 February 2009

Workers to Protest Against Paying The Price for The Crisis

Workers to Protest Against Paying The Price for The Crisis

Labour organisations and trade unions have called on workers to take part in a demonstration against unemployment and corruption on Sunday in Kadıköy, Istanbul.

11 February 2009

Istanbul Independent Film Festival Starts

Around 70 films will be showing at Istanbul’s 8th Independent Film Festival from 12 to 22 February. The festival will then move on to Ankara.

11 February 2009

A Man Joins Ka-Der's Struggle for Women Rights

Dr. Ferhan Bicakcilar, a psychotherapist joins the executive committee of the association's Izmir branch. "I hope to cause emphaty in fellow men regarding gender equality in politics" he says.

10 February 2009

“Municipality has 1,000 Buses, Disabled Can only Get on 10”

The Turkish Association of Disabled People has accused local authorities of token gestures towards the disabled rather than real service.

5 February 2009

“Turkey Should Leave NATO” Urge Peace Activists

Pacifists are meeting in Istanbul on 4 April to stage a “No to NATO” rally. 24 groups have called for the closure of NATO bases in Turkey.

5 February 2009

Conscientious Objector Özkan Faces Court

Doğan Özkan read a press briefing of the Human Rights Association in front of Selimiye Barracks in Üsküdar in 2004. Now he is facing court for discouraging people from doing military service.

5 February 2009

Yet Another Child Convicted on "Terror" Charges

An Adana court condemns a 15-year-old to imprisonment on terror charges. The child is accused of membership to pro-Kurdish PKK on grounds he had participated in a street protest. Rights activists demand child justice system.

5 February 2009

800 Hyundai Workers Dismissed

After working without pay for three months, 800 workers have found themselves to be out of a job. The Hyundai management denies dismissals and emphasises that they only did not renew contracts.

5 February 2009

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