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GENDER

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"If there is something you want to do, don't hesitate. Just try it."

"If there is something you want to do, don't hesitate. Just try it."

Esma Saçı sells a glass of tea at 50 kuruş from her tea shop. To escape from unemployment Saçı opened her own tea shop which is supported by the small-scale retailers of the vicinity.

8 September 2009 Bawer Çakır

Gender-Based Violence Takes The Lives of 15 Women in August

Gender-Based Violence Takes The Lives of 15 Women in August

A scan of the "third pages" in national newspapers last month revealed nearly daily incidents of violence, rape and murder.

3 September 2009 Emine Özcan

"Stop Sexual Harassment in Police and Gendarmerie"

"Stop Sexual Harassment in Police and Gendarmerie"

Women of the FeministBiz group in Ankara organized a demonstration drawing attention to sexual harassment and violence against women in prison and detention.

31 August 2009 Emine Özcan

Novel about Transsexual Banned for Under-18s

Novel about Transsexual Banned for Under-18s

A Prime Ministerial board has banned advertisement for the novel "Third Class Woman" by Anıl Alacaoğlu.

11 August 2009 Bawer Çakır

Novel about Transsexual Banned for Under-18s

Novel about Transsexual Banned for Under-18s

A Prime Ministerial board has banned advertisement for the novel "Third Class Woman" by Anıl Alacaoğlu.

11 August 2009 Bawer Çakır

Male Violence Killed 17 Women in July

Male Violence Killed 17 Women in July

According to bianet's ongoing count of incidences of gender-based violence, 17 women were killed, while others were raped, harrassed and beaten.

4 August 2009 Emine Özcan

Appeal Court Overturns Conviction of Journalist

Appeal Court Overturns Conviction of Journalist

The Supreme Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction of journalist Balcıoğlu, who had criticised retired judge Dilsizoğlu.

31 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Life Sentence for Husband Killing Wife Who Wanted Divorce

Life Sentence for Husband Killing Wife Who Wanted Divorce

Ayşe Yılbaş, a trainee doctor, was killed by her husband, non-commissioned officer Hüseyin Güneş Özmen after trying to separate from him.

28 July 2009 Emine Özcan

"Domestic Violence is Presented in the Language of the Aggressor"

"Domestic Violence is Presented in the Language of the Aggressor"

Trainees at the journalism course run by the IPS Communication Faculty discussed the coverage of domestic violence in the media.

15 July 2009 Cihangir Balkır

Newspaper Confiscated for Reporting Allegations of Police Rape

Newspaper Confiscated for Reporting Allegations of Police Rape

After reporting 10 claims of women being raped since a new police chief came to Diyarbakır, the Azadiya Welat newspaper was confiscated.

10 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Report Warns: Continuing Homophobia in the Media

Report Warns: Continuing Homophobia in the Media

In a published report entitled "End Homophobia in the Media", the Kaos GL association criticised the continued use of stereotypes and display of homophobia.

8 July 2009 Emine Özcan

Sur Municipality Combats Domestic Violence through Labour Contracts

Sur Municipality Combats Domestic Violence through Labour Contracts

The Diyarbakır Sur Municipality has implemented a new programme to prevent domestic violence.

3 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

"Struggle of Turkey's LGBT Movement Has International Importance"

"Struggle of Turkey's LGBT Movement Has International Importance"

Stuart Milk: "If my uncle Harvey Milk was still alive he would have attended Pride Week in Istanbul."

Male Violence Killed 22 Women in June

Male Violence Killed 22 Women in June

Scanning page 3 of newspapers, bianet has counted 22 women who were killed by men last month.

1 July 2009 Emine Özcan

3,000 People in LGBTT Pride March

3,000 People in LGBTT Pride March

On Sunday, a crowd of 3,000 marched from Taksim to Galatasaray Square as part of the 17th LGBTT Pride Week.

29 June 2009 Emine Özcan

Turkey Does Not Deal with Male Violence

Turkey Does Not Deal with Male Violence

According to rights activist Gülbahar, Turkey's laws are progressive, but they are not applied. Without gender equality, legislation will not be effective.

17 June 2009 Emine Özcan

"Seven People Want to Kill a Woman, Only One is Arrested"

"Seven People Want to Kill a Woman, Only One is Arrested"

Lawyer Gülbahar says that all people condoning a murder or turning a blind eye need to be tried.

16 June 2009 Emine Özcan

ECHR Decree Forces Turkey to Protect Women

ECHR Decree Forces Turkey to Protect Women

Researcher and activist İlkkaracan has said that the Opuz case has set a precedent. Turkey must act to protect women against violence and gender inequality.

11 June 2009 Emine Özcan

ECHR Landmark Ruling in Domestic Violence Case

ECHR Landmark Ruling in Domestic Violence Case

For the first time, the ECHR has ruled that a country has acted in a discriminating manner for not dealing effectively with domestic violence and protecting the women involved.

10 June 2009 Emine Özcan

Esmeray Hopes Transgender People Will Follow Example

Esmeray Hopes Transgender People Will Follow Example

Transgender Esmeray has taken two police officers to court for beating her.

29 May 2009 Bawer Çakır

"Get Rid of Hidden Sexism in School Books"

"Get Rid of Hidden Sexism in School Books"

Assoc. Prof. Tanrıöver believes that school books need to be scanned for hidden sexism, and that teachers should all undergo gender training.

26 May 2009 Bawer Çakır

2nd Hrant Dink Workshop: "Gender, Ethnicity and the Nation-State"

2nd Hrant Dink Workshop: "Gender, Ethnicity and the Nation-State"

For the second time, Sabancı University, the International Hrant Dink Foundation and Anadolu Kültür are holding a workshop in memory of murdered journalist Hrant Dink.

"Government Jeopardizes Health of Mothers and Babies!"

"Government Jeopardizes Health of Mothers and Babies!"

According to Dr. Osman Öztürk, member of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), the Social Security Institution (SGK) violates basic human rights by introducing medical charges for pregnant women. "In any socialist or capitalist country check-ups and giving birth are free of charge", Öztürk claimed.

18 May 2009 Bawer Çakır

March against Homophobia and Transphobia in Ankara

March against Homophobia and Transphobia in Ankara

Around 300 people in Ankara protested against homophobia and transphobia on Sunday.

18 May 2009 Bawer Çakır

Feminists Demand Police Chief's Resignation

Feminists Demand Police Chief's Resignation

Following comments by the Istanbul Chief of Police in relation to a murder, feminists have called on him to resign.

10 May 2009 Bawer Çakır

Women's Films Festival Takes on the Military Coup

Opening for a 12th time, International Flying Broom Festival features 90 films from 26 countries. This year's main theme is the "80s".

8 May 2009 Bawer Çakır

MP Questions Government on LGBT Murders

DTP MP Akın Birdal files a query for PM Erdoğan. He asks if the government plans to amend the constitution to include a clause for equality for LGBT individuals.

“Poverty, Migration, Denial, Armament = 44 Dead”

“Poverty, Migration, Denial, Armament = 44 Dead”

KAMER president Akkoç says that around 50 people have died for the same reason in the last year.

5 May 2009 Bawer Çakır

Selma A. Kavaf, Second Woman in Cabinet

Selma A. Kavaf, Second Woman in Cabinet

Kavaf has become the second woman in cabinet after the Prime Minister’s recent reshuffle. She is State Minister responsible for Women and Family.

5 May 2009 Emine Özcan

Ministry Allows Schoolgirls' Engagement, Specialists Concerned

Ministry Allows Schoolgirls' Engagement, Specialists Concerned

A change in regulations both makes it possible for engaged girls to continue their education and for school girls to be engaged. The question is whether this is what Turkey needs...

30 April 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

“Women’s Shelters Must Be Secret for Safety Reasons”

“Women’s Shelters Must Be Secret for Safety Reasons”

Women activists have reacted to a case in Antalya, where a women’s shelter’s location was revealed even at the building stage.

29 April 2009 Emine Özcan

Farewell to Şirin Cemgil

Farewell to Şirin Cemgil

Around 1,000 people accompanied revolutionary militant Şirin Yazıcıoğlu (Cemgil) on her last journey in Turkey. She was buried next to her first husband.

27 April 2009 Erhan Üstündağ