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Evrim Kepenek
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Over 100 youths released after mass arrests during İmamoğlu protests
Evrim Kepenek
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Over 100 youths released after mass arrests during İmamoğlu protests
Over 100 youths released after mass arrests during İmamoğlu protests
Nearly 100 youths still remain in custody. A network of families vowed to continue their protests until their children are released.
10 April 2025
Men killed 24 women in March
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Men killed 24 women in March
MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT MARCH 2025
Men killed 24 women in March
Men injured at least 59 women and abused 15 girls and boys in March.
4 April 2025
Woman alleges sexual harassment by police during İstanbul protest detention
Evrim Kepenek
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Woman alleges sexual harassment by police during İstanbul protest detention
Woman alleges sexual harassment by police during İstanbul protest detention
Lawyers from İstanbul Bar are following the case and have appealed against the woman's house arrest.
28 March 2025
Thousands attend Feminist Night March despite restrictions
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Thousands attend Feminist Night March despite restrictions
WOMEN'S DAY
Thousands attend Feminist Night March despite restrictions
Authorities did not permit gatherings on İstiklal Avenue or Taksim Square, but after negotiations with activists, the march was allowed on Sıraselviler Street, another street leading to the square.
8 March 2025
Men killed 17 women in February
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Men killed 17 women in February
MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT FEBRUARY 2025
Men killed 17 women in February
In February, men inflicted violence on at least 51 women, abused five girls and boys and killed nine children.
5 March 2025
Men killed 28 women in January
MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT JANUARY 2025
Men killed 28 women in January
In January, men inflicted violence on at least 39 women, abused 13 girls and boys and killed 4 children.
5 February 2025
Eda Canımana & Evrim Kepenek
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SES Women of the Year awards announced, bianet among recipients
SES Women of the Year awards announced, bianet among recipients
Nadire Mater, president of the IPS Communication Foundation and one of bianet's founders, said, "We accept this award on behalf of all the women who have worked at bianet and helped create it up to now."
22 January 2025
Men killed at least 378 women in 2024
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Men killed at least 378 women in 2024
Men killed at least 378 women in 2024
In 2024, men killed 378 women, harassed 131 women, abused 229 children, inflicted violence on 645 women and raped 16 women. Men forced at least 772 women into sex work. The death of 315 women was reported as “suspicious” in the press, while men killed at least 43 children.
16 January 2025
Men killed 32 women in November
Evrim Kepenek
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Men killed 32 women in November
MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT NOVEMBER 2024
Men killed 32 women in November
Men inflicted violence on at least 71 women, abused 34 girls and boys and killed two children.
4 December 2024
Nearly 200 detained as women attempt anti-violence protest in İstanbul
Evrim Kepenek & Ali Dinç
report
Nearly 200 detained as women attempt anti-violence protest in İstanbul
Nearly 200 detained as women attempt anti-violence protest in İstanbul
Police have sealed off all side streets leading to İstiklal Avenue with barricades since midday. After unsuccesfull attempts to gather in Taksim, women gathered near the Karaköy pier. At least 169 demonstrators were detained during the events as police responded violently.
25 November 2024
Men killed 4,179 women, injured 7,221 women in 15 years
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Men killed 4,179 women, injured 7,221 women in 15 years
Men killed at least 344 women and inflicted violence on at least 558 women in 322 days between January 1, 2024 and November 18, 2024. In the same period, the deaths of at least 263 women were “suspicious”.
21 November 2024
Operating room shortage at İstanbul research hospital causes delays and challenges
Evrim Kepenek
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Operating room shortage at İstanbul research hospital causes delays and challenges
Operating room shortage at İstanbul research hospital causes delays and challenges
In Mar 2023, a fire in the hospital’s surgical building rendered 12 operating rooms and the surgical intensive care unit unusable. Despite more than a year and a half since the incident, reconstruction of the facilities has yet to begin.
14 November 2024
Men killed 49 women in October
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Men killed 49 women in October
MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT OCTOBER 2024
Men killed 49 women in October
Men inflicted violence on at least 79 women, abused ay least 58 boys and girls, and killed at least eight children in a month.
6 November 2024
Lawyer Dilek Ekmekçi rearrested after brief release in terrorism case
Evrim Kepenek
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Lawyer Dilek Ekmekçi rearrested after brief release in terrorism case
Lawyer Dilek Ekmekçi rearrested after brief release in terrorism case
Ekmekçi said her treatment was unacceptable as she was handcuffed in the courthouse.
24 October 2024
Severely ill prisoner Fatma Tokmak held in solitary confinement
Evrim Kepenek
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Severely ill prisoner Fatma Tokmak held in solitary confinement
Severely ill prisoner Fatma Tokmak held in solitary confinement
Tokmak has been sentenced to a 10-day solitary confinement over material containing “terrorist propaganda” despite denying that the seized material belonged to her.
8 October 2024
‘Femicides are political’: Protests across Turkey after murders of two 19-year-old women
Evrim Kepenek
reports
‘Femicides are political’: Protests across Turkey after murders of two 19-year-old women
‘Femicides are political’: Protests across Turkey after murders of two 19-year-old women
Protesters hold the government responsible for what they call the policies of impunity and demand an effective implementation of the law on violence against women.
7 October 2024
Turkey's high inflation erodes alimony payments, leaving women in financial hardship
Evrim Kepenek
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Turkey's high inflation erodes alimony payments, leaving women in financial hardship
Turkey's high inflation erodes alimony payments, leaving women in financial hardship
Nearly half of the court-ordered alimony payments are not made, and the  the payments that are made remain insufficient for women to cover basic needs, according to the Women’s Solidarity Foundation.
6 October 2024
Men killed 33 women in September
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Men killed 33 women in September
MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT SEPTEMBER 2024
Men killed 33 women in September
Men inflicted violence on at least 45 women, abused 14 girls and boys and killed one child.
3 October 2024
Women over 50 in Turkey face gender, age-based discrimination in the workforce, report reveals
Evrim Kepenek & Aslı Deniz Çelebi
report
Women over 50 in Turkey face gender, age-based discrimination in the workforce, report reveals
Women over 50 in Turkey face gender, age-based discrimination in the workforce, report reveals
The research reveals the multifaceted discrimination women face in Turkey's labor market, highlighting the urgent need for the development of gender equality policies.
29 September 2024
Syrian teen killed in İstanbul park shooting, five detained
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Syrian teen killed in İstanbul park shooting, five detained
Syrian teen killed in İstanbul park shooting, five detained
The family’s lawyer says they suspect the attack may have been racially motivated but warned against drawing early conclusions.
26 September 2024
Autistic teen dies in İstanbul care home, family alleges negligence
Evrim Kepenek
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Autistic teen dies in İstanbul care home, family alleges negligence
Autistic teen dies in İstanbul care home, family alleges negligence
The family has been seeking justice for nearly two years amid lack of answers.
18 September 2024
Narin Güran case: Forensic expert criticizes lack of thorough investigation
Evrim Kepenek
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Narin Güran case: Forensic expert criticizes lack of thorough investigation
Narin Güran case: Forensic expert criticizes lack of thorough investigation
The body of the eight-year-old girl was dumped in a creek after her murder. Several people, including her parents, are currently in custody in connection with the case.
10 September 2024
'A heartbreaking loss for all of us': Friend reflects on killing of Turkish-American activist in Palestine
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'A heartbreaking loss for all of us': Friend reflects on killing of Turkish-American activist in Palestine
WOMEN'S AGENDA
'A heartbreaking loss for all of us': Friend reflects on killing of Turkish-American activist in Palestine
Volunteers went to the site in the West Bank where Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was killed and placed a memorial plaque under the olive tree where she was shot by an Israeli sniper.
10 September 2024
Men killed 27 women in August
MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT AUGUST 2024
Men killed 27 women in August
Men perpetrated violence against at least 63 women, abused 12 boys and girls and killed 6 children.
4 September 2024
Taliban's third year of rule in Afghanistan:  How women defend their rights 'silently and secretly'
Evrim Kepenek
interview
Taliban's third year of rule in Afghanistan:  How women defend their rights 'silently and secretly'
Taliban's third year of rule in Afghanistan:  How women defend their rights 'silently and secretly'
Scholar Dr. Özlem Altıok defines the Taliban's attack on women's rights as “gender apartheid” and emphasizes that this situation should be recognized as a crime against humanity under international law.
20 August 2024
Trans woman in İzmir forced to relocate after persistent harassment from neighbors
Evrim Kepenek
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Trans woman in İzmir forced to relocate after persistent harassment from neighbors
Trans woman in İzmir forced to relocate after persistent harassment from neighbors
Having left her own house, S.E. is now renting in another district in the city.
23 July 2024
HIV positive Syrian refugee ‘left for dead’ in İstanbul removal center
Evrim Kepenek
reports
HIV positive Syrian refugee ‘left for dead’ in İstanbul removal center
HIV positive Syrian refugee ‘left for dead’ in İstanbul removal center
Ahmed Aaabo’s treatment has been disrupted by bureaucratic hurdles after his temporary protection status was removed, says his lawyer.
16 July 2024
Men killed 34 women in June
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Men killed 34 women in June
MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT JUNE 2024
Men killed 34 women in June
Men perpetrated violence against at least 60 women, abused seven boys and girls, and killed three children.
3 July 2024
Prosecutor calls for acquittal of police officers in trial over the death of Metin Lokumcu
Evrim Kepenek
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Prosecutor calls for acquittal of police officers in trial over the death of Metin Lokumcu
Prosecutor calls for acquittal of police officers in trial over the death of Metin Lokumcu
In today's hearing of the trial on the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu, the prosecutor gave his final opinion and asked for the acquittal of the police officers on trial. “We hope the court will not make a decision in this direction,” said lawyer Meriç Eyüboğlu.
11 June 2024
Men killed 40 women in May
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Men killed 40 women in May
MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT MAY 2024
Men killed 40 women in May
Men perpetrated violence against at least 56 women, abused 29 minors, and killed five children.
6 June 2024
Court acquits defendant in murder case of Russian feminist activist
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Court acquits defendant in murder case of Russian feminist activist
Court acquits defendant in murder case of Russian feminist activist
Anastasia Yemelyanova was killed in Turkey in September last year.
28 May 2024
Court overturns acquittal in İstanbul sexual assault case, imposes 12-year sentence
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Court overturns acquittal in İstanbul sexual assault case, imposes 12-year sentence
Court overturns acquittal in İstanbul sexual assault case, imposes 12-year sentence
A doctor has been found guilty of harassing a nurse at the same hospital.
27 May 2024
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