reports in GENDER category

“Female genital mutilation is a severe form of violence that violates the bodily integrity, health and fundamental human rights of women and girls. It has no medical necessity or scientific basis,” said the women's health branch of the Turkish Medical Association.

Aref Elhussein was sentenced for both femicide and theft.

The Association for Struggle against Sexual Violence, UN Women, and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative launched the Turkish translation of a global report on technology-facilitated violence during an international webinar.

Lila was recently dismissed from her job after a targeted campaign in the pro-government media.

Zoe Lila had been teaching at the same school for five years when a pro-government media campaign targeted her gender affirmation process. She is now launching a legal battle to defend her right to work and privacy.

Men injured at least 45 women and abused 19 girls and boys in June.

"It is not a crime for a lawyer to be present where a rights violation is possible," the Aydın Bar Association said in response to the investigation.

Kaos GL and several Pride accounts have been made invisible in Turkey.

The lower court that sentenced Aytok Zozan Viyan had refused to apply discreationary sentence reductions due to their "negative personality traits."

The invitation was framed as an "audacious event" in the pro-government media.

Police detained more than 65 people, including journalists, during the events.

"Being a journalist, lawyer, or academic is not a crime. LGBTI+ rights advocacy is not a crime," said a joint statement.