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Cabinet Introduces War Time Laws for Dam Construction

Cabinet Introduces War Time Laws for Dam Construction

Cabinet authorized two government agencies and certain municipalities to enact the “express nationalization” of estates to make way for the construction of hydroelectic dams. Critics have underlined the fact that such a measure is normally reserved for times of war.

4 August 2012 Ekin Karaca

11 Year Old Declared Brain-Dead Due to Gas Bomb Injury

11 Year Old Declared Brain-Dead Due to Gas Bomb Injury

Medical officials declared 11 year old M.A. brain-dead on Thursday, after a gas bomb fired by the police during a demonstration landed on his head while he was on his way back home in the southern province of Adana.

Can Doctors Refuse to Perform Abortion?

Can Doctors Refuse to Perform Abortion?

In response to new legislation that would grant doctors the right to refuse to perform abortion, medical ethics expert Dr. Muhtar Çokar said that “Doctors can only direct patients to another institution. Otherwise this law will have the same negative repercussions as banning abortion.”

19 July 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Turkish Society’s Views on Abortion since 1990

Turkish Society’s Views on Abortion since 1990

Support for the right to abortion has declined considerably in Turkey since 1990, according to a public opinion survey published by Istanbul’s Bahçeşehir University. Religion, education and ideology constitute the main indicators that influence an individual’s stance on abortion.

New Draft Law To Mandate Religious Facilities, Permit Coastal Nuclear Plants

New Draft Law To Mandate Religious Facilities, Permit Coastal Nuclear Plants

A new draft law paves the way for the construction of nuclear facilities on Turkey’s shores, just as it makes small religious facilities mandatory in a host of public spaces, including theaters, malls and large housing estates.

"Abortion not the Religious Affairs' Business"

"Abortion not the Religious Affairs' Business"

Political scientist, academic and columnist Koray Çalışkan sharply criticized Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate for deceiving the public on the controversial issue of abortion and getting involved in a political debate over which it holds no authority.

5 June 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Right to Abortion Campaign Launched

Right to Abortion Campaign Launched

bianet's men and women are now starting off a campaign in order to open a space for everyone to react easily and openly. Anyone who says "This Is My Decision" can join by writing whichever sentence they wish to write, in whichever language they prefer, on either a piece of paper or your belly and taking a photo.

Indefinite Action Began at THY

Indefinite Action Began at THY

THY employees began a continious action until the draft law that banned airline strikes is withdrawn and the threat of dismissal ends.

KESK Marched against Pay Rise of Government

KESK Marched against Pay Rise of Government

Members of KESK marched at Taksim against the 4% pay rise of the government.

Petition Against School Starting Age

Petition Against School Starting Age

Emphasizing that it’s too early to start school at 5,5 years old, the parents launched an online petition aiming to prevent the implementation of 4+4+4 law.

Why Do We Need Caesarean Section and Abortion?

Why Do We Need Caesarean Section and Abortion?

Reacting to the Prime Minister's remarks about abortion and caesarean section, doctors drew attention to the need for decreasing the rise in caesarean section and recalled that abortion is a legal right that reduce the maternal mortality.

28 May 2012 Nilay Vardar

"Only The Teachers Speak At School”

"Only The Teachers Speak At School”

By holding meetings on issues such as “children and crime”, “children and gender”, Basak Culture and Art Foundation in Istanbul constitute a platform for children to listen to each other and question what they listen.

Public Servants on Strike

Public Servants on Strike

Public sector workers were on a one-day strike, protesting the government’s 3% rise in wages in demonstrations.

24 May 2012 Nilay Vardar

Commission Met with the Families of the Disappeared

Commission Met with the Families of the Disappeared

Parliamentarian Human Rights Investigating sub-commission met with the families of the disappeared in Dersim, Siirt, Batman ve Diyarbakır.

The Biggest “Disaster” at the Parliament

The Biggest “Disaster” at the Parliament

Neighborhood associations, non-governmental organizations and trade associations issued a joint declaration against the disaster law.

20 May 2012 Nilay Vardar

Meetings with Families of the Disappeared

Meetings with Families of the Disappeared

Parliamentarian Human Rights Investigating Sub-Commission is meeting with the families of the disappeared in various cities.

Will the Justice Be Secured at the 107th Hearing?

Will the Justice Be Secured at the 107th Hearing?

The court will give a final ruling at the 107th hearing of Metin Yurtsever trial on 22 May 2012.

18 May 2012 Nilay Vardar

Symbols of the Fight Against Homophobia

Symbols of the Fight Against Homophobia

Today is May 17, "International Day against Homophobia". Baki Koşar and Ahmet Yıldız cases are important symbols as well as many undisclosed LGBT murders in Turkey.

Video Support from Her Students

Video Support from Her Students

In order to protest the imprisonment of Büşra Ersanlı, “The Students of Büşra Ersanlı” prepared a video series. Ersanlı speaks about ‘love’, with the help of her supporters' voice.

Certificate of Good Health for School Milk

Certificate of Good Health for School Milk

The laboratory investigation of the milk that was distributed to schools and poisoned thousands of children completed: “There are no reasons determined to stop the milk distribution”

1 Million People Said "No!" in İzmir

1 Million People Said "No!" in İzmir

People opposing Aliaga thermal power plants gathered together and said “Extinguish the fire of Thermal, light the fire of Hıdırellez”

Dersim Massacre Protested

Dersim Massacre Protested

Dersim people marched to protest Dersim Massacre at its 75. Anniversary and expressed their demands once again.

7 May 2012 Rojda Duygu Yeşilgöz

Redhack Hacked Milk Distributor Companies

Redhack Hacked Milk Distributor Companies

Children were poisoned due to free milk distribution campaign began in the primary schools yesterday and Redhack hacked the web sites of 3 milk distributor companies today.

Hundreds of Students Got Poisoned by Milk Distributed

Hundreds of Students Got Poisoned by Milk Distributed

Ministry of National Education began to milk distribution campaign today and many students are poisoned.

2 May 2012 Yüce Yöney

May Day Children

May Day Children

Children were also at May 1 celebrations. They couldn’t shout as mush as adults but they expressed their wishes.

2 May 2012 Yüce Yöney

"We Heard It from Esra Erol and Came”

"We Heard It from Esra Erol and Came”

A group of people who wants to draw attention to child brides came together at Taksim. TV Show host Esra Erol also took part in the act. Men and women were also in the act with their sons and daughters.

24 April 2012 Nilay Vardar

"April 23 is not My Feast"

"April 23 is not My Feast"

"I visualize two pictures on each 23rd of April. The first is from the Western side of this country. The ‘statesmen’ are giving their seats to children. The second picture is from the eastern side of Fırat (a river at the Eastern Anatolia Region); the policemen are torturing children. That’s why April 23 is not the feast of Kurdish children”

23 April 2012 Serhat Korkmaz

"Life was Never a Feast”

"Life was Never a Feast”

Followers of Justice for Children (ÇİAT) organized an event entitled “Life was never a Feast” including an exhibition of paintings and a forum at Ankara on April 21, in order to draw attention to children victims of Anti-Terrorism Law.

23 April 2012 Serhat Korkmaz

Diseased Convicts Hope for Pardon - Before Death

Diseased Convicts Hope for Pardon - Before Death

Convict Serap Şimşek suffered a stroke and fell ill with cancer while serving her life sentence. She has been lying at the infirmary with her hand cuffed for 8 months now. Convict Gülay Çetin passed away 1 month before the Forensic Medicine sent the report to release her immediately.

23 March 2012 Ayça Söylemez

MİT Report Part of Revolutionary Headquarters Trial Indictment

MİT Report Part of Revolutionary Headquarters Trial Indictment

The National Intelligence Agency report that revealed to be part of the indictment of the Revolutionary Headquarters Trial links several socialist parties, organizations and lawyers to the illegal organization. Lawyer Kanar announced to file a complaint against the prosecutor and court members who accepted the report.

13 March 2012 Nilay Vardar

1023 Child Political Convicts - Dramatic Increase

1023 Child Political Convicts - Dramatic Increase

Minister of Justice Ergin announced that the number of child political prisoners increased from 17 in 2005 to 1,023 in 2010.

20 February 2012

Death of 815 Children could have been Prevented

Death of 815 Children could have been Prevented

According to a report of the Children Rights Centre, the reasons for the death of at least 815 children in Turkey in 2011 could have been prevented. Most violations of the right to life of children remained unpunished.

31 January 2012