Selek: Communication networks that spread like viruses have to be developed. Demir: A media that does not ignore women is needed. Prof. Dr. Sirman: We need to enter the political arena; Guncikan: Alternative channels have to be created.

Study on sexual harassment and rape under detention shows several hundred victims of violence under custody in 9 years. At least 236 women sought legal support in the said period where 70 women were raped in detention and 166 others were sexually harassed

Union reacts to THY contract allowing unilateral layoffs in case of cabin crew pregnancy. Hava Is Deputy Chair Ates says discriminating agreement is an attack against the labor of women.

Human Rights Association sends letter to Ministery calling on Ankara to end isolation treatment at F-type prisons and enter a dialogue to prevent new deaths. Or else youll be responsible for every death, for every breach of human rights in prisons.

Charges against researcher and writer Cig, recognized as a leading Sumerologist, are to be heard. Accused with inciting hatred and enmity among the people in her most recent research book, she and her publisher face jail terms if found guilty.

Academics, journalists and students aspiring for an independent media are coming together in Istanbul on Nov. 4-5. Participants including Ramonet, Castellanos, Tageszeitungs Mika and TeleSURs Aharonian are to discuss the possibilities of another media

Conscientious Objection Platform will work for legislation recognizing the right to object to military service. Platform intends to campaign for rights of penalized conscientious objectors and journalists covering their plight.

Journalists Ozkan, Arcayurek and Bulut have been charged under article 301 for publicly denigrating Turkish soldiers in a program on Kanal Turk TV. Total of 68 people charged under controversial articles 301 and 159 in past 18 months.

Supreme Radio and Television Board issues recommendation for Turkish media to boycott French media products in a retaliation to the Armenian Genocide Bill. Recommendation in force until bill is completely off the agenda.

Pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party calls on all labor, employer organizations and NGOs to take bold and determined steps for the PKK cease-fire to be lasting. Says problem should be solved through internal dynamics and all weapons need to be silenced.

Public prosecutor launches investigation into rights advocates investigating the suspected killing of a girl by security. Among the suspects is Bar Association chair Ozevin who says the enquiry is repressive and an attempt to block rights activists.

Publishers of the translation of Chomskys Role of Mass Media: Manufacturing of Consent tell court it shouldnt be them facing the bench. Publisher Tas, translator Abadoglu, editor Tosun and Kurhan face up to six years in jail, if found guilty.

Malatya High Criminal Court decides on continued imprisonment of DIHA reporter Rustu Demirkaya who is charged with aiding and abetting an outlawed organization based on claims of a repentant pro-Kurdish PKK member.

First Turkish feminist online magazine launched this week with hopes of bridging feminist theory and feminist activism. Feminist Approaches in Culture and Politics focuses on problems of women and problems that effect women directly.

PENs Sayar gives out signals on freedom of expression after genocide vote in France saying retaliation should be by abolishing article 301. TGCs Erinc refutes France PMs statement. Prosecuted journalist Duzel wants to see what happens ın practice.

29-year-old man claims he was kidnapped and tortured by a group of civil policemen two weeks after being mistreated for a day in formal police custody and released with a threat that they would be back.

Egitim-Sen reports incidents of primary school children in Adana being questioned by the police and gendarme for outstanding credit card debts of parents. Boga: We must immediately rid ourselves of this shame of turning schools into police stations

RTUK closes down Istanbul-based radio station for airing a song of a famous folk singer and its programs on Kurdish issue and operations in prisons. Anadolunun Sesi closure enforced on Tuesday on alleged offences ranges back three years.

Yeni Asya editor Cakir appears in court for news article claiming State Council shooter Arslan was a member of an organization seeking a wider Turkic empire with some retired military officers soliciting the attack.

Turkeys Human Rights Association has said a 25 month prison sentence passed by a military court against conscientious objector Mehmet Tarhan is wrongful and unacceptable, calling for an end to repression of those objecting to war.