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‘We, Women, Ask You: What Happened to Nadira Kadirova?’
‘We, Women, Ask You: What Happened to Nadira Kadirova?’
In the wake of news reports that a male-specific antigene was found in the uterus of Nadira Kadirova, a domestic worker found dead in an AKP MP’s house, “We Want to Live” Initiative has released a statement about her suspicious death.
19 March 2020
A Good Question Indeed: Why are There No Women at This Conference?
A Good Question Indeed: Why are There No Women at This Conference?
Asst. Prof. Baykan from Yeditepe University has been closely monitoring the events with no women invited for the last three years and asking the organizers the reason for the absence of women. Baykan has shared his observations with bianet.
17 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek
'Me Too of Lawyers': Revelations of Harassment Lead to Foundation of New Movement
'Me Too of Lawyers': Revelations of Harassment Lead to Foundation of New Movement
The Women Lawyers' Solidarity was founded after a trainee solicitor revealed the sexual harassment by a lawyer, which led to other women lawyers joining her and eventually the arrest of harasser.
11 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek
March 8 in Turkey: Women Take to Streets, Protest Male Violence, War
March 8 in Turkey: Women Take to Streets, Protest Male Violence, War
Women gathered on city squares to mark International Women's Day, chanting slogans against male violence, war and economic crisis.
9 March 2020
Women Detained in Feminist Night March in İstanbul Released
Women Detained in Feminist Night March in İstanbul Released
Taken into custody while attempting to reach İstiklal Avenue in Taksim for the 18th Feminist Night March on International Women’s Day, 32 women and two men have been released in morning hours today.
9 March 2020
There are 110 Ill Women Behind Bars, Says Human Rights Association
There are 110 Ill Women Behind Bars, Says Human Rights Association
In the 415th sit-in protest held for inmates of Type-F prisons, the Prisons Commission of the Human Rights Association (İHD) İstanbul Branch raised concerns over ill women inmates in Turkey ahead of March 8 International Women’s Day.
9 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek
817 Women Lose Their Lives in Occupational Homicides in 7 Years
817 Women Lose Their Lives in Occupational Homicides in 7 Years
According to the figures shared by the Health and Safety Labor Watch on the occasion of International Women’s Day, at least 817 women workers lost their lives in occupational homicides in Turkey from 2013 to 2019.
9 March 2020
Women Don't Leave Taksim Despite Police Intervention
Women Don't Leave Taksim Despite Police Intervention
Gathering in the side streets to reach İstiklal Avenue for the Feminist Night March in İstanbul, women have been stopped by police barricades. While the police have attacked the women with tear gas, at least 32 people have been detained.
8 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek
7 Out of Every 10 People Support Right of Alimony
7 Out of Every 10 People Support Right of Alimony
A recent report by KONDA Research and Consultancy shows that 72 percent of society, or three out of every four people, take divorce normally when the partners cannot get along with each other.
6 March 2020
Number of Unemployed Women Has Increased by 52 Percent in 5 Years
Number of Unemployed Women Has Increased by 52 Percent in 5 Years
The fifth annual Report on Women’s Labor in Turkey released by the DİSK/Genel-İş Union has shown that only 34.2 percent of women participate in work life and the number of unemployed women increased by 52 percent from 2014 to 2019.
6 March 2020
Investigation into Suspicious Death of AKP MP's Housemaid Closed
Investigation into Suspicious Death of AKP MP's Housemaid Closed
Nadira Kadirova was found dead in the house of MP Şirin Ünal in September 2019.
5 March 2020
Refugee Women at Turkey-Greece Border Waiting for Help
Refugee Women at Turkey-Greece Border Waiting for Help
Sezen Özkan from the Women’s Defense Network says that the most urgent needs of refugee women waiting at Turkey-Greece border are water, baby food and sanitary pads. Özkan calls on everyone to solidarize with refugee women.
4 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek
Activist Detained in Pride Parade Wins Lawsuit for Compensation
Activist Detained in Pride Parade Wins Lawsuit for Compensation
Aslı Yasemin was detained and exposed to violence by the police during the 2017 Pride Parade in İstanbul.
4 March 2020
Men Kill 20 Women in February
Men Kill 20 Women in February
Men inflicted violence on at least 51 women, raped four women and forced 134 women to sex work in February. Men also abused 23 children and harassed at least five women.
4 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek
Six Women Put on Trial for Protesting Male Violence with Las Tesis
Six Women Put on Trial for Protesting Male Violence with Las Tesis
A lawsuit has been filed against Ayşen Kavas, Fidan Ataselim, Nisa Kör, Seda Elhan Barbaros, Sevda Yeniköylü and Yaprak Okatalı, who protested male violence with Las Tesis dance in Kadıköy, İstanbul. They face six months to three years in prison.
3 March 2020
‘Women are More Vulnerable to Violence on Migration Routes’
‘Women are More Vulnerable to Violence on Migration Routes’
Hatice Ödemiş from the Association for Solidarity with Migrant Women and Özgül Kaptan from the Women’s Solidarity Foundation (KADAV) have spoken to bianet about how migratory movements affect women.
3 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek
Survey: 92 Percent of Women Face Harassment, Mobbing at Workplace
Survey: 92 Percent of Women Face Harassment, Mobbing at Workplace
A union confederation has released the findings of a survey among women employees at state agencies.
27 February 2020
Prof. Kandiyoti: Male Violence Changes Form in Turkey as Men Begin 'Policing' Any Woman
Prof. Kandiyoti: Male Violence Changes Form in Turkey as Men Begin 'Policing' Any Woman
Contrary to the traditional form of violence, which was mostly exercised by family members, men in Turkey now feel free "policing" any woman, according to the professor.
27 February 2020
Trans Woman Niler Albayrak Becomes Women's Branch Delegate for CHP
Trans Woman Niler Albayrak Becomes Women's Branch Delegate for CHP
Albayrak last month became the first trans woman to become a municipal worker for the party.
24 February 2020
Access Blocked to JinNews for Ninth Time
Access Blocked to JinNews for Ninth Time
The website that focuses exclusively on women's issues has been banned by a regulatory authority on telecommunications.
24 February 2020
Her Demands Met, Vegan Trans Inmate Ends Hunger Strike
Her Demands Met, Vegan Trans Inmate Ends Hunger Strike
Having gone on a hunger strike because she was insistently given non-vegan food in prison, vegan trans inmate İda Koçak has ended her hunger strike on the ninth day as her demands have been met.
24 February 2020
Murderer of Academic Ceren Damar Sentenced to Aggravated Life Imprisonment
Murderer of Academic Ceren Damar Sentenced to Aggravated Life Imprisonment
Law professor Ceren Damar Şenel was stabbed and shot dead by a student in her room at the university.
21 February 2020
Vegan Trans Inmate on Hunger Strike
Vegan Trans Inmate on Hunger Strike
Trans activist Diren Coşkun has announced that vegan trans inmate İda Koçak has been on a hunger strike as she is insistently given non-vegan food in prison.
20 February 2020
Lawyer M.K. Arrested for ‘Aggravated Sexual Assault’
Lawyer M.K. Arrested for ‘Aggravated Sexual Assault’
Taken into custody after a former law apprentice announced that she was sexually assaulted by him, lawyer M.K. has been arrested on charge of “aggravated sexual assault.”
20 February 2020
A Kick to Homophobia
A Kick to Homophobia
According to a report by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA), in 2019, Turkey was the second worst country in Europe, after Azerbaijan and before Armenia, for LGBT equality laws and policies.
20 February 2020 Delizia Flaccavento
Accused of Sexual Assault, Lawyer Taken into Custody
Accused of Sexual Assault, Lawyer Taken into Custody
Accused of sexual assault by several women lawyers, lawyer M.K. has been taken into custody. It has been reported that the lawyer also inflicted violence on his ex-wife and the woman had a restraining order issued against the lawyer.
19 February 2020
Prosecutor Demands Aggravated Life Sentence for the Man Who Killed Trans Woman
Prosecutor Demands Aggravated Life Sentence for the Man Who Killed Trans Woman
In the lawsuit filed into the murder of trans woman Gökçe Saygı, the prosecutor has demanded that defendant Şahin Yalçın be sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment on charge of “deliberate murder.”
18 February 2020
Men Kill At Least 328 Women in 2019
Men Kill At Least 328 Women in 2019
In 2019, men killed at least 328 women and 15 children, raped 51 women, forced 712 women to sex work, harassed 232 women and abused 279 children. Men also inflicted violence on 630 women in 2019.
14 February 2020 Evrim Kepenek
Male Violence Infographic 2019
Male Violence Infographic 2019
Men killed at least 328 women and 15 children, including babies, and inflicted violence on 630 women in 2019.
14 February 2020 Evrim Kepenek
All Defendants Released in 'November 25 Leaflets' Trial
All Defendants Released in 'November 25 Leaflets' Trial
Six women and one man were sent behind bars for distributing leaflets on November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women."
12 February 2020
Journalists Union of Turkey Sends Books to Imprisoned Women Journalists
Journalists Union of Turkey Sends Books to Imprisoned Women Journalists
Having launched a campaign to collect books for imprisoned women journalists, the Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) Women and LGBTI+ Commission has started sending the books to the journalists.
11 February 2020
Men Kill 21 Women in January
Men Kill 21 Women in January
In January 2020, men killed 21 women, inflicted violence on at least 48 women and raped 16 women. Forcing 121 women to sex work in January, men also sexually abused 31 children and harassed 16 women.
7 February 2020 Evrim Kepenek
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