reports in GENDER category

The perpetrators killed one trans woman and injured another in a stabbing attack last year.

Poyraz, a trans man, was found hanging in his ward. His death was recorded as a suicide.

Ersoy is facing allegations of organizing drug-fueled parties involving employees at the channel and pressuring women employees to join them.

"This decision can neither erase our existence nor weaken our determination to fight," the group said in response to the ruling.

The court has concluded that Avcı acted out of necessity to defend her life and dropped the charge of "intentional killing."

Men injured at least 33 women and abused 23 girls and boys in November.

"That’s the alleged crime: my legs and cleavage are visible. It’s horrifying. If this continues, no one will be able to wear a mini dress, spaghetti straps, bikinis, or go to the beach," said Kalan.

Thirteen participants were briefly detained after the demonstration concluded.

In 324 days between Jan 1 and Nov 21, men killed at least 262 women and injured at least 668 women through violence. During the same period, the deaths of at least 408 women were reported as suspicious, with it remaining unclear whether they were femicides.

Journalist Yusuf Çelik reflects on covering LGBTI+ issues in Turkey amid state pressure and repeated arrests.

Activists staged a protest against a judicial reform package that reportedly includes provisions that would potentially criminalize LGBTI+s.

Men injured at least 79 women and abused 14 girls and boys in October.