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Homophobic hate attack: Male perpetarator detained

Homophobic hate attack: Male perpetarator detained

A man who calls himself “Fırat Delikanlı” has been detained. Having attacked a person, calling him “perverted gay”, he posted the attack on Instagram.

Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention: CHP offers legal aid for appeals

Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention: CHP offers legal aid for appeals

“We, as millions of women, are very powerful in the face of all attacks targeting our lives and in the face of one man. And, whether they want it or not, we will win,” says main opposition CHP Vice Chair Gökçe Gökçen.

24 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Family minister defends İstanbul Convention exit, says violence caused by alcohol

Family minister defends İstanbul Convention exit, says violence caused by alcohol

"Because we are discussing a lot over a text, we can't discuss the real problems that cause violence," Zümrüt-Selçuk has said.

‘No matter what government says, İstanbul Convention saves lives’

‘No matter what government says, İstanbul Convention saves lives’

İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener has denounced Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention with a Presidential decision. “The state has become putty in Erdoğan’s hands,” the opposition party leader has said.

‘İstanbul Convention will remain in force until July 1’

‘İstanbul Convention will remain in force until July 1’

Professor of human rights law Jörg Polakiewicz from the Council of Europe says that as Turkey notified its denunciation of the İstanbul Convention on 22 March, it will be effective as of 1 July, according to the Convention’s related article.

Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'

Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'

Three groups have criticized the government for pulling out of the treaty to prevent violence against women.

Boğaziçi University: Appointed rector appoints men to all positions

Boğaziçi University: Appointed rector appoints men to all positions

Melih Bulu, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, has appointed Prof. Fazıl Önder Sönmez to two positions. Bulu was previously criticized for appointing Prof. Naci İnci to more than one position.

23 March 2021 Dilek Şen

Fenerbahçe Sports Club expresses support for İstanbul Convention

Fenerbahçe Sports Club expresses support for İstanbul Convention

In the wake of Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention, Fenerbahçe has released a written statement and called on the authorities to review the decision: “We would like to emphasize that we are concerned about its social consequences.”

Annulment action against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Annulment action against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Lawyer Sedef Erken has applied to the Council of State and filed an annulment action against Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential decision.

‘LGBTI+ existence won’t disappear just because Turkey withdraws from convention’

‘LGBTI+ existence won’t disappear just because Turkey withdraws from convention’

Kaos GL Association Media Coordinator Yıldız Tar and SPoD Association Legal Advisor lawyer Hatice Demir have spoken to bianet about the impacts of Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention on LGBTI+s in the country.

22 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Rights organizations: We are a party to İstanbul Convention

Rights organizations: We are a party to İstanbul Convention

In a joint statement, six organizations under the roof of Human Rights Joint Platform say, “We declare that we are on the side of women’s movement laying claim to the convention and will keep on struggling together to lay claim to this convention.”

‘EU sees Turkey in the same category as Russia and China’

‘EU sees Turkey in the same category as Russia and China’

Nilgün Arısan, the Director of TEPAV European Union Institute, has answered our questions about Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention within the context of the country’s relations with the European Union.

22 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Presidential statement on Turkey’s withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Presidential statement on Turkey’s withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

In a written statement about Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential decree, the Communications Directorate argues that the convention “was hijacked by a group of people attempting to normalize homosexuality.”

Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention ‘sends a dangerous message’

Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention ‘sends a dangerous message’

Top European Union officials have made statements about Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by the decree of President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan; they have urged the country to reverse its decision.

'Pulling out of İstanbul Convention is permission for violence'

'Pulling out of İstanbul Convention is permission for violence'

We have spoken with women's rights defenders about the presidential decree for Turkey's withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention.

20 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel

‘We don’t accept one man’s decision’

‘We don’t accept one man’s decision’

Women have taken to the streets to protest the Presidential decree withdrawing Turkey’s signature from the İstanbul Convention. They have once again underlined that the convention saves lives.

20 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek,Ayşegül Özbek

Turkey has withdrawn from İstanbul Convention

Turkey has withdrawn from İstanbul Convention

With a Presidential decree issued by ruling AKP Chair and President Eroğan and published in the Official Gazette, Turkey has withdrawn its signature from the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence.

Campaign by Let Women Live: I feel scared

Campaign by Let Women Live: I feel scared

“Let Women Live” team has launched a campaign, saying, “The fears, violence and murders faced by women in Turkey are, unfortunately, not covered frequently in the media or on social media.”

Suspended from profession over sexist remarks, physician back on duty

Suspended from profession over sexist remarks, physician back on duty

CHP MP Murat Emir has announced that Ali Edizer, the former deputy chief physician of a public hospital, has started working at another public hospital after being suspended from profession over his remarks targeting the civil code and secularism.

41 women driven to suicide in Turkey in a year

41 women driven to suicide in Turkey in a year

At least 1,075 women were subjected to economic, physical, psychological and sexual violence, harassment or threat last year, shows a recent report released by the Women’s Commission of the Human Rights Association (İHD).

How has the pandemic affected women entrepreneurs in Turkey?

How has the pandemic affected women entrepreneurs in Turkey?

The Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey (KAGIDER) has prepared a report documenting the financial, social and psychological effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic on women entrepreneurs in Turkey.

Melek İpek: I want to tell what I lived through without fear

Melek İpek: I want to tell what I lived through without fear

Having killed her husband by using her right of self-defense in the face of his violence on her and her children, Melek İpek had her first hearing. The court board has ruled that she shall remain behind bars.

The man who attacked refugee trans woman Asya 'should receive the heaviest sentence'

The man who attacked refugee trans woman Asya 'should receive the heaviest sentence'

We have spoken with friends of Asya, 18, a trans woman from Syria, who is under treatment after being attacked with acid.

15 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

14 bars urge authorities to prevent male violence

14 bars urge authorities to prevent male violence

Meeting upon the call of Bingöl Bar Association, the chairs of 14 bar associations in Turkey’s eastern provinces have raised concerns about the ongoing hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons and male violence against women.

‘End probe of women over slogans at Feminist Night March’

‘End probe of women over slogans at Feminist Night March’

Referring to the Human Rights Action Plan unveiled by Turkey, the HRW has called on the authorities to immediately put a stop to the criminal investigation opened into women’s rights activists for shouting slogans at the March 8 assembly in İstanbul.

One suspect arrested for battering child worker

One suspect arrested for battering child worker

The child’s attorney Elif Tuğba Şahin says that both her client and his family are really sad and afraid that the other suspect has been released on probation: “They are worried about their life safety.”

18 women released on probation

18 women released on probation

Detained and summoned to depose for joining the Feminist Night March in İstanbul on March 8, 18 women have been released on probation.

Sexual assault on trans woman: Perpetrator released

Sexual assault on trans woman: Perpetrator released

Having sexually assaulted a trans woman in İstanbul last week, Harun S. has been released from detention. Lawyer Levent Pişkin has protested the decision.

Women detained over İstanbul Feminist Night March

Women detained over İstanbul Feminist Night March

Charged with "insulting the President" due to their slogans, 12 women have been taken into custody in İstanbul over the Feminist Night March held in the city on March 8 International Women’s Day. They have been referred to the prosecutor's office.

Child worker who asked for his daily wage battered, abused

Child worker who asked for his daily wage battered, abused

Attorney Şahin says that before the child was battered with sticks and iron bars, one of the suspects said to him, “Pull down your trousers, we will make the payment like that.”

10 March 2021 Ayşegül Özbek

Women’s Emergency Support App has 6 language options, but not Kurdish

Women’s Emergency Support App has 6 language options, but not Kurdish

HDP MP Kılıç Koçyiğit has asked why the Interior Ministry’s Women’s Emergency Support (KADES) application does not have the Kurdish option while it is now offering services in Turkish, Persian, Arabic, English, Russian and French.

Canan Güllü receives International Women of Courage Award

Canan Güllü receives International Women of Courage Award

Canan Güllü, a women's rights activist and the head of Federation of Women Associations of Turkey (TKDF), has been granted the award in an online ceremony attended by US Secretary of State Antony Blanken as well.