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Sexism “Available” at Turkish Language Institute
Following the controversy over the definition of the word “available” on Turkish Language Institute dictionary, women’s rights activists came up with more entries including “bad woman” and “man”.
12 March 2015
Definition of “Available” Enrages Women in Turkey
A social media campaign has been launched to urge Turkey’s language institution to remove the definition of “available” with “(woman) who is ready flirt or flirtatious”.
10 March 2015
Thousands of Women Take Streets on March 8
Thousands of women flocked to Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue to attend the 13th Istanbul Reclaim the Night Feminist March last night - an annual walk on March 8 International Working Women's Day.
9 March 2015
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
“Women Face ‘Violence’ Even at Representation”
Association for Support of Women Candidates (KA.DER) released its annual “Women-Men Equality at Representation” report, saying that the women’s representation situation remained “immobile”.
6 March 2015
Men Kill 21 Women in February
According to bianet’s tally, men killed at least 21 women, 1 child and 2 infants. 57 percent of perpetrators were identified as husband, ex-husband, lover or ex-lover.
5 March 2015
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Kiraz Şahin, A Saturday People Member, Dies at 45
Kiraz Şahin, the wife of İsmail Şahin who was lost in 1996, lost her life last night. She was 45.
27 February 2015
The Death of a Lion Named Aslan
The dead lion in the picture becomes not only a representation of Özgecan, but of the sacrifice of all women, anywhere in the world, who have lost their lives from the violence perpetrated against them. Who then, the crying girl? Their families, their friends, both men and women alike. Anyone who gives a damn. Anyone who wants it to change for the better.
27 February 2015
Eric Beyer
Abortion of Male Violence Victim Completed
The abortion of A.K., a male violence victim whose abortion request was denied previously by authorities, has been completed.
26 February 2015
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Erdoğan Says He Will Work Towards A Faithful Youth
“Let them outbreak for wear miniskirts in the name of décolleté, we will continue to work towards bringing up a youth who are loyal to their faith as well as thoughtful and argumentative,” President Erdoğan said.
25 February 2015
Viral Harassment Message Fires Perpetrator, Results in Complaint
A Facebook message revealing an online harassment through food order became viral on social media in Turkey, resulting in the firing of employer and an official complaint.
24 February 2015
Elif Akgül
Turkey’s Third Woman Governor Assigned to Sinop
Assigned to the northern province of Sinop, Yasemin Özata Çetinkaya became Turkey’s very third woman governor in a province.
19 February 2015
#sendeanlat Tag Starter Speaks Up
#sendeanlat tag’s starter İdil Elveriş: “Let’s face with fact on how harassment problem is widespread and systematic.”
17 February 2015
Efe Kerem Sözeri
Confidentiality Order in Özgecan Aslan Investigation Removed
A confidentiality order on the murder case of Özgecan Aslan has been removed upon plaintiff attorney's request.
16 February 2015
Top Suspects Arrested in Özgecan Aslan Murder Case
Suphi A., Necmittin A. and Fatih G., top suspects in the murder of Özgecan Aslan, have been arrested in the southern district of Tarsus.
16 February 2015
Male Violence: 3 Videos in 3 Languages
In 2014, men left at least 281 women dead, 109 women and teenager girls raped. A trilingual video prepared by bianet reveals statistics of male violence cases that appeared in the media in 2014.
16 February 2015
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Abortion in Turkey: Legal But Banned in Public Hospitals
A telephone inquiry research on 37 public hospitals realized by a woman organization revealed that only 3 public hospitals in Istanbul perform abortions by request.
5 February 2015
Men Kill 27 Women in January
According to bianet’s tally, men killed at least 27 women in January. On the other hand, no suspects were found in 7 women murder cases.
4 February 2015
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Chairwoman For TÜSİAD Albeit Lack of Women in Company Administrators
Cansen Başaran-Symes was elected as the third woman to become the chairperson of TÜSİAD - Turkey’s leading union of Industrialists' and Businessmen, however only 2 out of 12 board members are women.
22 January 2015
Male Violence 2014 Infographic
bianet is publishing its male violence tally in the form of infographic. Here are 2014's 1,090 male violence cases...
20 January 2015
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Men Kill 281 Women in 2014
According to bianet’s tally, men killed at least 281 women, raped/attempted to rape 109 women and teenager girls, left 560 women injured and sexually harassed 140 women and teenager girls.
20 January 2015
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
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TRT Sports Channel Appoints Female Editor
TRT Spor, the sports channel of Turkey’s official TV network, has appointed Derya Oruçoğlu as its editor.
13 January 2015
Sultanahmet Suicide Bomber’s Identity Revealed
Police authorities announced the identity of a female suicide bomber who blew herself outside a tourism police station in Istanbul’s most tourist-filled district.
8 January 2015
Men Kill 28 Women in December
According to bianet’s tally, male perpetrators killed 28 women in December 2014. While 28.5 percent were slain for seeking a divorce, 20 percent of harassment cases occurred on the internet and 30 percent in school.
7 January 2015
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Women TV Presenters Criticize Islamist Writer
Reacting against the statement of Sosyal Doku Foundation Chairman Nureddin Yıldız that it is not proper for men to watch women presenters on TV, HaberTürk presenter Ece Üner said: “It is also in our hands not to give birth to these people.”
5 January 2015
Gynecologists Explain Erdoğan What Birth Control Means
“The president regards abortion as murder. In order not to practice abortion, birth control methods must be used,” Turkish Gynecology and Obstetric Association said in statement.
26 December 2014
Women Organizations Facing Exclusion From Istanbul Convention Process
Independent women and LGBTI organizations claimed that they have been excluded from Istanbul Convention process. “Turkey’s violation of the Convention from now on is the proof that we will be confronting new violations in the days to come,” they said.
25 December 2014
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
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Prosecutor Appeals Pınar Selek’s Acquittal
Prosecutor appealed to the acquittal verdict on Pınar Selek, a sociologist who was ordered to stand trial for the forth time regarding the 1998 Grand Bazaar Blast Incident despite having acquitted from all charges three times before.
22 December 2014
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Erdoğan Criticizes Birth Control
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended a wedding ceremony in Istanbul, reiterating his call for families to have at least three children and claimed that birth control was a treason to wipe out the Turkish kin.
22 December 2014
Pınar Selek Acquits for the Forth Time
Acquitted three times and ordered to stand trial for the forth time regarding the 1998 Grand Bazaar Blast Incident, sociologist Pınar Selek acquitted from all charges again.
19 December 2014
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Ali Babacan's W20 Advice For Women
Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan drew attention to country’s development increasing with the involvement of women into workforce; he suggested in G20 summit that a W20 line be opened.
15 December 2014
Prosecutor Charges Pınar Selek With Life Sentence Again
Reiterating his former opinion again, prosecutor recharged Pınar Selek with aggravated life sentence in today’s hearing. The next hearing was set to December 19.
5 December 2014
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Men Kill 18 Women in November
Male perpetrators killed 18 women in November 2014. While 61 percent of women were slain by their husbands, 16 percent were slain by their ex-husbands or ex-lovers.
4 December 2014
Çiçek Tahaoğlu
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