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“Instead of Dealing Violence Against Women, UN Must...”
“Instead of Dealing Violence Against Women, UN Must...”
“Instead of dealing violence against women, UN must stop human killings,” said Turkey’s Directory of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) President Mehmet Görmez after signing a protocol with Family and Social Policies Ministry on the prevention of male violence.
22 August 2013
“Columnists As Biggest Hate Speech Makers in Turkey”
“Columnists As Biggest Hate Speech Makers in Turkey”
Hrant Dink Foundation has released its quarterly report on “Hate Speech in Media and Discriminatory Discourse” for the January - April 2013 period. Columnists marked as the biggest hate speech makers in Turkey. It also included the media coverage on BDP and HDK’s trip to Black Sea Region.
22 August 2013
SGK President Raises Bar: 5 Children
SGK President Raises Bar: 5 Children
“What our Prime Minister said about having 3 children is only the minimum. We will need more young working population in the years to come,” said SGK President Yadigar Gökalp Ilhan, raising the bar to 5 children.
21 August 2013
Armenian Woman Assaulted in Feriköy
Armenian Woman Assaulted in Feriköy
A solitary-living Armenian woman (80) has been assaulted in Istanbul’s Feriköy neighborhood - a reminder of assaults on elderly Armenian women in Samatya around December 2012.
20 August 2013
"Only Women Are Allowed to Work There"
"Only Women Are Allowed to Work There"
Jiyan Semt Pazarı, a district market recently opened in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır, will only accept female employees.
20 August 2013
Lynch Attempt on Trans People in Ankara
Lynch Attempt on Trans People in Ankara
A group of 30 people reportedly assaulted on trans sex workers in Ankara’s Iskitler district last night.
19 August 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Rates Double For Women With Higher Education
Rates Double For Women With Higher Education
“Women are usually employed at insecure and temporary positions. Women with higher education, on the other hand, meet with the invisible wall of workforce,” a report by DISK-AR said.
16 August 2013
R.Ç. Trial Postponed to December
R.Ç. Trial Postponed to December
The seventh hearing of R.Ç. case has been held this morning in the southwestern province of Diyarbakır with three suspects. While prosecutors have yet to submit their comments, the court ordered on the continuation of suspects’ imprisonment.
15 August 2013 Ece Koçak
"Quota For Women is Crucial But Flawed”
"Quota For Women is Crucial But Flawed”
Commenting on the consensus reached over “equality” issue in constitution drafting, KA.DER Chairwoman Çiğdem Aydın told bianet that they welcomed the decision with great satisfaction even though they found flaws regarding the measures against quota practice.
14 August 2013 Elif Akgül
Consensus Reached Over Children, LGBT Rights
Consensus Reached Over Children, LGBT Rights
Turkey’s parliamentarian commission on constitution drafting reached consensus over the prosecution of children without arrest. The commission also agreed to include the expression “sexual orientation” in order to prevent discrimination towards LGBT groups.
13 August 2013
Laid Off Workers to Return Posts
Laid Off Workers to Return Posts
Those who were laid off during Turkey’s February 28 Government Ousting will return their posts. “We are hoping that women will return their posts with their headscarves this time,” Capital City Women’s Platform Chairperson Semiz said.
12 August 2013 Nilay Vardar
Men Kill 9 Women in July
Men Kill 9 Women in July
In July 2013, male perpetrators left 9 women killed and 20 women (including young girls) raped. While men injured 10 women, 19 sexual harassments were reported. In 2013 so far, male violence left 97 women killed and 97 raped.
1 August 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
"Did You Do Any Research to Avoid Trans Murders?"
"Did You Do Any Research to Avoid Trans Murders?"
Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) deputy Ayla Akat Ata submitted an official inquiry to Family and Social Policies Minister Fatma Şahin, asking whether the ministry is working on any legislations to avoid trans murders and other related hate crimes in Turkey.
30 July 2013
Hate Murder in Downtown Istanbul
Hate Murder in Downtown Istanbul
Gaye, a trans woman working as flower seller, has been found dead in her apartment, rising the death toll of trans people to 4 in 7 months. “We need a law to combat against hate murders,” said Ebru Kırancı from Istanbul LGBTT.
29 July 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
#direnhamile (#resistpregnant)
#direnhamile (#resistpregnant)
Reacting upon advocate Inançer’s remarks “Women shouldn’t wonder in streets while pregnant”, scores of women in Istanbul and Ankara are preparing to put pillows in their bellies and take the streets tonight.
25 July 2013
Turkey Convicted of Pepper Gas Use, Police Violence
Turkey Convicted of Pepper Gas Use, Police Violence
The European Court of Human Rights reached a verdict on the case of Nergiz Izci, a peaceful March 8 demonstrator who was subjected to police beatings and pepper gas. Turkey was ordered to pay 20,000 euros to Izci.
23 July 2013 Ayça Söylemez
AKP Deputy Aslan Harasses, Insults Women Journalists
AKP Deputy Aslan Harasses, Insults Women Journalists
AKP’s Tokat province deputy Zeyid Aslan harassed women journalists, saying that “If I snap a photo of your thighs and publish it...”
11 July 2013
Men Kill 13 Women in May
Men Kill 13 Women in May
In May 2013, male perpetrators left 13 women killed, 10 women (including young girls) raped, 20 women injured and 15 women sexually harassed. 3 women were killed despite former complaints, while another was severely injured, the report revealed.
11 July 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Men Kill 15 Women in June
Men Kill 15 Women in June
In June 2013, male perpetrators left 15 women killed and 16 women (including young girls) raped. While men injured 19 women, 18 sexual harassments were reported. 11 women were sexually harassed by policemen during Gezi Resistance, the compilation revealed.
10 July 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Swedish Journalist to Apply to ECHR on Turkey
Swedish Journalist to Apply to ECHR on Turkey
Sarah Olsson, a journalist from Sweden who was detained and deported by Turkish police for insulting PM during a solidarity event for Lice incident, said she will file a complaint to ECHR.
4 July 2013
Suspects Remain Jailed in R.Ç. Case
Suspects Remain Jailed in R.Ç. Case
Accused of killing his son in the southwestern province of Diyarbakır for being homosexual, father pleaded guilty in R.Ç. murder case, claiming that it was an accident. The next hearing will be held on August 15.
28 June 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Women Journalists Condemn Targetting of Colleagues
Women Journalists Condemn Targetting of Colleagues
Kadın Gazeteciler Takipte (Women Journalists in Pursuit) Group released a statement, condemning the police violence on media staff during Gezi Park protests and targeting of women journalist who report on the issue.
27 June 2013
Artists Call For LGBT Pride March
Artists Call For LGBT Pride March
Various artists released a video that invited to a variety of activities during LGBT Pride Week - including Turkey’s 11th LGBT Pride March on June 30.
24 June 2013
TEPAV: Non-Agricultural Female Workers Reaches 4.8M in Turkey
TEPAV: Non-Agricultural Female Workers Reaches 4.8M in Turkey
According to a recent Employment Monitoring Bulletin released by Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey (TEPAV), the number of non-agricultural female workers rose by 50 percent in the past 5 years.
20 June 2013
No Acquittal For Canan Arın, Case Suspended
No Acquittal For Canan Arın, Case Suspended
An Antalya court suspended the trial of Canan Arın - advocate and founder of Mor Çatı women organization who was charged with “insulting Prophet Mohammed and President Abdullah Gül - providing that she will not be sued over the same charges for the next 3 years.
30 May 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Female Journalist Becomes Victim of Police Violence
Female Journalist Becomes Victim of Police Violence
Mütha Çetin, a female journalist from Dicle News Agency, has been detained last night by the police as she took photos of another woman who was being allegedly attacked by a traffic police officer. Released the same night, Çetin received an assault report.
29 May 2013 Elif Akgül
“Impossibility to use just maiden name is discriminatory”
“Impossibility to use just maiden name is discriminatory”
The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey guilty of violating prohibition of discrimination, stating that impossibility for married women to use just their maiden name is discriminatory.
28 May 2013 Zuhal Atlan
Canan Arın Receives Support From 85 Women Organizations
Canan Arın Receives Support From 85 Women Organizations
85 women worldwide organizations released a statement supporting Canan Arın, advocate and founder of Mor Çatı women organization who is currently being charged with “insulting Prophet Mohammed and President Abdullah Gül.
27 May 2013
Declared Homosexual Missing for 87 Days
Declared Homosexual Missing for 87 Days
Umut Göktuğ Söyler, a declared homosexual who has been briefly abducted by his own father and uncle for his sexual orientation, is missing for 87 days.
20 May 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Number of Women on Police Protection Skyrockets in Turkey
Number of Women on Police Protection Skyrockets in Turkey
Following the implementation of "Family Protection and Prevention of Violence Against Women" Act in March 2012, the number of women who requested and benefited from police protection rose by 36 percent averagely per month.
17 May 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
"We don't Celebrate Mother's Day"
"We don't Celebrate Mother's Day"
On their 434th gathering, the Saturday Mothers of Turkey commemorated Kazım and Halil Alpsoy who disappeared under police detention in 1994.
13 May 2013 Nilay Vardar
Men Kill 17 Women in April
Men Kill 17 Women in April
In April 2013, male perpetrators left 17 women killed and 13 women raped. 59 percent of murder victims were slain by their spouse or ex-husbands, and 54 percent of rape perpetrators knew their victims, the report revealed.
10 May 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
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