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9 Demands from 393 Women for Prisoners’ Right to Life and Health

9 Demands from 393 Women for Prisoners’ Right to Life and Health

393 rights defenders have shared nine demands with the public so that the right to life and health of arrested and convicted people can be safeguarded in prisons of Turkey amid coronavirus pandemic.

Report: Coronavirus Outbreak Has Become an Excuse for Not Protecting Women from Violence

Report: Coronavirus Outbreak Has Become an Excuse for Not Protecting Women from Violence

The Mor Çatı Women's Shelter Foundation has released its April report on violence against women.

Erdoğan Hints at 'Changes' in Bar Associations After LGBTI+ Row with Religion Authority

Erdoğan Hints at 'Changes' in Bar Associations After LGBTI+ Row with Religion Authority

The President has said the bar associations "attacked Islam," which indicates that a new regulation regarding the election processes in occupational organizations.

Men Kill 17 Women in April

Men Kill 17 Women in April

Men inflicted violence on at least 39 women and killed two children in April. Abusing three children, men also harassed at least nine women.

5 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Gülistan Doku Missing for 121 Days: ‘She Cannot be Found Dead or Alive in a Tiny City’

Gülistan Doku Missing for 121 Days: ‘She Cannot be Found Dead or Alive in a Tiny City’

Having gone missing in Dersim in early January, Gülistan Doku’s elder sister Aygül Doku tells bianet, "All authorities say that Gülistan is in the water of Brook Munzur. Esma Kılıçaslan and Specialized Sergeant Güneş were found there, but not my sister.”

4 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Women Massacred in Taksim on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

Women Massacred in Taksim on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

The women who were massacred in Taksim, İstanbul during the May Day celebrations in 1977 have been commemorated by the women’s organizations and four occupational organizations and confederations of unions.

1 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Presidency of Religious Affairs’ Targeting of the LGBTI+, HIV+ is Unacceptable’

‘Presidency of Religious Affairs’ Targeting of the LGBTI+, HIV+ is Unacceptable’

16 rights organizations have made a statement on President of Religious Affairs' targeting remarks about LGBTI+s: “The Presidency clearly conducted hate speech, targeting the individuals and groups associated. We are worried about its social impacts.”

Domestic Workers: Municipalities Can Employ us to Care for the Sick and Elderly

Domestic Workers: Municipalities Can Employ us to Care for the Sick and Elderly

Gülhan Benli from the Domestic Workers Solidarity Union and Münire İnal from the Collective Work Domestic Workers Union have spoken to bianet about the problems of domestic worker women who have to stay home due to coronavirus outbreak.

29 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Aren’t Remarks of Religious Affairs President Against the Constitution and Laws?'

‘Aren’t Remarks of Religious Affairs President Against the Constitution and Laws?'

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Justice Minister Gül, HDP MP Paylan has asked, “Can a state official commit a hate crime by targeting LGBTI+s? Aren’t the remarks of President of Religious Affairs against the Constitution and laws?”

Investigation Against Diyarbakır Bar Association for ‘Degrading Religious Values’

Investigation Against Diyarbakır Bar Association for ‘Degrading Religious Values’

Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation against Diyarbakır Bar Association over its statement on President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş’s targeting remarks about the LGBTI+.

Ankara Bar Investigated After Criticizing Religious Affairs President over LGBTI+ Remarks

Ankara Bar Investigated After Criticizing Religious Affairs President over LGBTI+ Remarks

The bar association filed a criminal complaint against Erbaş over his remarks targeting LGBTI+s.

Reactions Against President of Religious Affairs’ Hate Speech

Reactions Against President of Religious Affairs’ Hate Speech

Rights organizations, politicians and bar associations have condemned President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş’s remarks targeting the LGBTI+s and HIV positive people. Ankara Bar and Human Rights Association (İHD) have filed a criminal complaint.

Hülya and Müslüm...

Hülya and Müslüm...

The systematized sexist structure of the state leads to inequality between women and men by the hands of the judiciary. What Hülya and Müslüm went through has once again revealed the male sexist state - judicial system in Turkey.

27 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

LGBTI+ Children Do Exist: ‘Tell Them They are Not Alone’

LGBTI+ Children Do Exist: ‘Tell Them They are Not Alone’

On the occasion of Children’s Day, LGBTI+s in Turkey protested on social media under the hashtag #LGBTİÇocuklarVardır (LGBTI Children Do Exist) and shared their experiences of discrimination and hate speech that they had in their childhood.

26 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘We Offer Stolen Futures to Children on the Centenary of Children’s Day’

‘We Offer Stolen Futures to Children on the Centenary of Children’s Day’

Arrested for stabbing his wife and released in November 2019, Müslüm Aslan has battered and killed his 9-year-old daughter Ceylan.

Woman Doctor Subjected to Violence from Colleague: 'Hospital Management Doesn't Care'

Woman Doctor Subjected to Violence from Colleague: 'Hospital Management Doesn't Care'

"In such a period, layoffs are banned and it's hard to find a new doctor. The management doesn't care about what we went through. Doctors can't resign. There is a serious problem with the system," says Dr. Ekenler.

20 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

From Kaos GL to Radio and TV Supreme Council: Apologize to LGBTI+s

From Kaos GL to Radio and TV Supreme Council: Apologize to LGBTI+s

Kaos GL Association has called on the Chair of Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) to apologize to the LGBTI+ community and put an end to censorship. “Keep your hands off from the LGBTI+s,” the association has said in a written statement.

Zeliha Asks: Who will Protect Me and My Son?

Zeliha Asks: Who will Protect Me and My Son?

The ex-husband of Zeliha Erdemir was arrested for inflicting violence on her. With the recently enacted law on criminal enforcement, he will also be released from prison. Erdemir asks for help from the authorities to protect her from her ex-husband.

16 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Feminicide in Rize Amid Increasing Male Violence Against Women During Pandemic

Feminicide in Rize Amid Increasing Male Violence Against Women During Pandemic

A man named Savaş D. killed Gamze P. in Rize province. Calling on local authorities to make sure that the man is given the severest punishment, women say, “There is no room for male violence in our district, home or world! We want to live!”

16 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Release of Perpetrators of Male Violence due to Pandemic Leaves Women Anxious

Release of Perpetrators of Male Violence due to Pandemic Leaves Women Anxious

"Even if it is said that crimes of violence against women are not included in the law, we know that many offenses that are committed against women such as injury, threat, and false imprisonment are included," women's rights defenders say.

15 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Women’s Rights are Usurped Under the Pretext of Pandemic’

‘Women’s Rights are Usurped Under the Pretext of Pandemic’

A report released by the Labor Party (EMEP) has revealed how coronavirus outbreak has affected the lives of women in Turkey over the past month.

Gülistan Doku Missing for 101 Days: She was the Apple of Our Eye, She Had Dreams

Gülistan Doku Missing for 101 Days: She was the Apple of Our Eye, She Had Dreams

Aygül Doku, the elder sister of Gülistan Doku, says, “I am now more sure about one thing after Esma: My sister didn’t commit suicide.” Lawyer Ali Çimen adds, “The natural suspect is Zeınal Abarakov. He must be arrested until the investigation is completed.”

14 April 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘Police Use Outbreak as an Excuse, Don’t Take Complaints of Male Violence Seriously’

‘Police Use Outbreak as an Excuse, Don’t Take Complaints of Male Violence Seriously’

The report prepared by the Purple Roof Women’s Shelter Foundation has shown that women in Turkey are left hopeless in the face of male violence amid coronavirus pandemic.

28th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week: Where am I?

28th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week: Where am I?

The 28th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week will take place on June 22-28, 2020. The theme of this year’s pride week has been announced as “Where am I?”

HDP Asks About Missing Women in Dersim: First Gülistan, Now Esma

HDP Asks About Missing Women in Dersim: First Gülistan, Now Esma

HDP MP Önlü has submitted a Parliamentary question about Esma Kılıçarslan and Gülistan Doku: “Women go missing in a city like Dersim which is kept under surveillance with police stations and cameras 24 hours a day. They cannot be found in searches.”

‘Violence Against Women has Increased by 27.8 Percent During Pandemic’

‘Violence Against Women has Increased by 27.8 Percent During Pandemic’

The research shows that while 23.7 percent of the participants were subjected to psychological violence, 10.3 percent were subjected to economic violence, 4.8 percent to digital violence, 1.7 percent to physical violence and 1.4 percent to sexual violence.

13 April 2020 Ruken Tuncel

HDP MP Warns of Steep Increase in Male Violence During Pandemic, Requests Inquiry

HDP MP Warns of Steep Increase in Male Violence During Pandemic, Requests Inquiry

At least 21 women were killed by men and incidents of domestic violence have sharply increased since Turkey confirmed its first case of Covid-19, MP Gülüm has noted.

Acid-Attacked Woman Withdraws Complaint Against Perpetrator

Acid-Attacked Woman Withdraws Complaint Against Perpetrator

The perpetrator was sentenced to 13.5 years in prison for deliberate injury.

‘Domestic Violence Has Increased by 38.2 Percent in İstanbul’

‘Domestic Violence Has Increased by 38.2 Percent in İstanbul’

According to the data of İstanbul Security Directorate, the number of reported domestic violence incidents in the city has increased from 1,804 in March 2019 to 2,493 in March 2020, marking a 38.2 percent increase.

Men Kill 25 Women in March

Men Kill 25 Women in March

Men killed at least 25 women, inflicted violence on at least 46 women, forced 83 women to sex work, sexually abused 23 children and harassed at least 10 women in March 2020.

3 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

CHP Vice-Chair: Coronavirus Cannot be an Excuse for Male Violence

CHP Vice-Chair: Coronavirus Cannot be an Excuse for Male Violence

MP Biçer-Karaca has criticized a new regulation on the implementation of the law on violence against women.

Covid-19 Regulation by Judicial Body will 'Increase Male Violence'

Covid-19 Regulation by Judicial Body will 'Increase Male Violence'

Judges and prosecutors have been ordered to consider the health of the persons who use violence on women when issuing restraint orders against them.

31 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek