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Campaign on social media: ‘Free Çiğdem Mater’
PRISONERS OF GEZİ TRIAL
Campaign on social media: ‘Free Çiğdem Mater’
In a message shared by @freecigdemmater Twitter account, it is said that the account may be followed to send messages to Çiğdem Mater, who is currently held in Bakırköy Women’s Closed Prison in İstanbul.
3 May 2022
Petition by 27 organizations: Do what the law and justice command
Petition by 27 organizations: Do what the law and justice command
A petition has been launched: “The presumption of innocence is an absolute basic right. This right is constantly violated by people and institutions such as the President, Justice Minister and Interior Minister. This right is a matter of existence for legists.”
9 February 2022
Number of women calling for Aysel Tuğluk's freedom tops 5 thousand
PETITION
Number of women calling for Aysel Tuğluk's freedom tops 5 thousand
Seeking the release of Kurdish politician and seriously ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk, the petition of “A Call from 1000 Women for Freedom to Aysel Tuğluk” has received over 5 thousand signatures in four days.
11 January 2022
Petition for politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: ‘We don’t want to be late to save her'
CALL FROM 1,000 WOMEN
Petition for politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: ‘We don’t want to be late to save her'
The petition titled “A Call from 1000 Women for Freedom to Aysel Tuğluk” will be open for signatures until January 12: “We can no longer stay silent when her life is blatantly put at risk. We can no longer remain mere spectators.”
7 January 2022
Greenpeace campaigns for Marmara Sea: ‘Stop the wastewater discharge’
Greenpeace campaigns for Marmara Sea: ‘Stop the wastewater discharge’
Greenpeace Mediterranean has raised concerns that wastewater the volume of 280 olympic pools mixes with the Marmara Sea from the Ergene River every day: “The solution is to close the water valves discharging the waste water.”
2 November 2021
Young people want climate crisis to be a part of their curriculum
Young people want climate crisis to be a part of their curriculum
The Youth for Climate Turkey has launched a campaign, underlining that “the current education in Turkey is not sufficient in terms of climate change.”
7 September 2021
Investigation into some social media messages about forest fires
Investigation into some social media messages about forest fires
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into some social media messages about the fires raging across Turkey, stating that the related posts “tried to degrade the state and government of the Republic of Turkey.”
5 August 2021
‘Help Turkey’ campaign makes the state look incapable, says Communications Director
‘Help Turkey’ campaign makes the state look incapable, says Communications Director
Amid criticisms about insufficient firefighting efforts and refusal of offers of help, some social media posts have been shared under the hashtag #helpturkey. Presidency’s Communications Director Altun has slammed the campaign.
2 August 2021
‘Violence faced by women journalists has increased by 158 percent’
COALITION FOR WOMEN IN JOURNALISM
‘Violence faced by women journalists has increased by 158 percent’
The CFWIJ has announced that the violence faced by women journalists in Turkey has increased by 158.82 percent when compared to the cases documented in 2020. The Coalition has launched a campaign under the hashtag #WeAreNotSafe.”
27 July 2021
Petition for an ‘autonomous and free’ Boğaziçi University
Petition for an ‘autonomous and free’ Boğaziçi University
Amid ongoing protests against the appointed rector, a petition is launched: “In order for universities to protect the values they are required to have, we need to defend their autonomy and freedom and an education based on meritocracy and science.”
7 July 2021
‘We demand freedom for priest Aho Bileçen’
PETITION
‘We demand freedom for priest Aho Bileçen’
A petition has been launched for priest Bileçen, who has been sentenced to prison: “We demand that the government drop all charges against the monk, who only acted according to his values and gave bread and water to those who asked for it.”
13 April 2021
HDP Women’s Assembly campaigns against women’s poverty
HDP Women’s Assembly campaigns against women’s poverty
Launching a campaign against women’s poverty amid mounting economic hardships and unemployment in Turkey, the HDP has underlined that the deepening economic crisis has affected women the most.
12 April 2021
Campaign by Let Women Live: I feel scared
Campaign by Let Women Live: I feel scared
“Let Women Live” team has launched a campaign, saying, “The fears, violence and murders faced by women in Turkey are, unfortunately, not covered frequently in the media or on social media.”
19 March 2021
234 civil society organizations: Ban all hunting in Turkey
MARCH 3 WORLD WILDLIFE DAY
234 civil society organizations: Ban all hunting in Turkey
Life defenders have launched an online campaign calling for an end to hunting and the protection of wildlife in Turkey on the occasion of March 3 World Wildlife Day: “The right to live is the most natural, non-negotiable right for all living beings.”
3 March 2021
3,317 academics from around the world call on Turkey to respect university autonomy
SOLIDARITY WITH BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY
3,317 academics from around the world call on Turkey to respect university autonomy
3,317 academics, thinkers and writers from around the world have released a joint statement condemning the actions against the Boğaziçi University students and calling on the appointed rector to resign.
4 February 2021
‘Stop the shameful political show trials in Turkey’
PETITION FOR SELÇUK MIZRAKLI
‘Stop the shameful political show trials in Turkey’
An online petition demands the release of Dr. Selçuk Mızraklı, the dismissed Co-Mayor of Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality, as well as other jailed politicians in Turkey.
18 January 2021
‘SMA campaigns make the state look weak,’ says Health Minister Koca
‘SMA campaigns make the state look weak,’ says Health Minister Koca
Several MPs, artists, physicians and scientists have been campaigning on social media, demanding that the three quarters of Turkey’s 2020 grand New Year lottery prize transferred to the Wealth Fund be used for the treatment of children with SMA.
4 January 2021
‘Urgent action’ campaign calling for investigation into torture in prison
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Urgent action’ campaign calling for investigation into torture in prison
Addressing an open letter to Turkey’s Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül, Amnesty International has requested a “new prompt, independent and impartial investigation into the allegations of torture and ill-treatment” of a prisoner in Diyarbakır.
21 December 2020
Petition in support of 805 citizens demanding a peaceful and secure life
Petition in support of 805 citizens demanding a peaceful and secure life
After MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli targeted 805 citizens who had signed a joint declaration expressing their “demand for a dignified and peaceful life, in a just, free and peaceful country”, a petition has been launched in solidarity with the citizens.
16 December 2020
'Students defending LGBTI+ rights in Turkey'
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN
'Students defending LGBTI+ rights in Turkey'
Amnesty International has launched a petition for 18 students and one academic put on trial in the METU Pride Parade case: "It is unacceptable that they face prosecution for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly."
12 November 2020
16 days of activism against gender-based violence
AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 25
16 days of activism against gender-based violence
United Nation’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence activities will begin on November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women under the global theme of "Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!"
9 November 2020
Freemuse campaign in 5 languages: 'Drop charges against Ferhat Tunç'
Freemuse campaign in 5 languages: 'Drop charges against Ferhat Tunç'
Freemuse has launched a campaign for musician Ferhat Tunç, who has been given prison sentences in several lawsuits in Turkey. The five-language campaign demands that the charges brought against him be dropped.
28 September 2020
Campaign by life defenders: ‘Put a complete ban on hunting in Turkey’
Campaign by life defenders: ‘Put a complete ban on hunting in Turkey’
Launching a petition on change.org, 227 civil society organizations call on the authorities to completely ban hunting in Turkey, amend the Law on Land Hunting as the Law on Nature Protection and establish specialized courts of nature.
3 September 2020
‘Women’s struggle is everywhere’
NEW CAMPAIGN BY HDP WOMEN’S ASSEMBLY
‘Women’s struggle is everywhere’
Rojda Bedia Akkaya from the HDP Women’s Assembly has spoken to bianet about their new campaign. “In the face of abuse, execution, trustees… We are here, women’s struggle is everywhere,” reads the slogan of the campaign.
24 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek
‘Urgent Action’ Campaign by Amnesty International: Lives of Prisoners at Greater Risk
‘Urgent Action’ Campaign by Amnesty International: Lives of Prisoners at Greater Risk
In a petition for urgent action launched by Amnesty International, it has been noted that “the lives of thousands of prisoners and prison personnel are at greater risk in overcrowded prisons deprived of hygiene conditions.”
25 May 2020
CPJ Launches Campaign for Jailed Journalists amid COVID-19 Pandemic
CPJ Launches Campaign for Jailed Journalists amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Demanding the release of all jailed journalists due to coronavirus pandemic, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has launched a campaign and called on the authorities to ensure the safety of over 250 imprisoned journalists around the world.
31 March 2020
#HaveYouHeard of Arrested Journalists in Turkey?
#HaveYouHeard of Arrested Journalists in Turkey?
A group of journalists have formed an initiative entitled “Haberin Var Mı” (Have You Heard) and launched a campaign on Twitter to raise concerns and publicity about the arrested journalists in Turkey: “We will not bow to anyone, we will not stay silent.”
16 March 2020
Journalists Union of Turkey Sends Books to Imprisoned Women Journalists
Journalists Union of Turkey Sends Books to Imprisoned Women Journalists
Having launched a campaign to collect books for imprisoned women journalists, the Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) Women and LGBTI+ Commission has started sending the books to the journalists.
11 February 2020
Campaign to Rename Street of Saudi Consulate in İstanbul ‘Jamal Khashoggi Street’
Campaign to Rename Street of Saudi Consulate in İstanbul ‘Jamal Khashoggi Street’
Amnesty International Turkey has launched a campaign and demanded that the street in front of the Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in İstanbul, where journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered, be renamed after the deceased journalist.
4 February 2019
Campaign by Amnesty International Against Ban on LGBTI+ Events in Ankara
Campaign by Amnesty International Against Ban on LGBTI+ Events in Ankara
Amnesty International has launched a petition against the indefinite ban imposed on all LGBTI+ events by the Ankara Governorship. The organization has said, “The ban on LGBTI+ events in Ankara should be ended and love should win."
30 January 2019
Campaign by Amnesty International Turkey for Freedom of Expression
Campaign by Amnesty International Turkey for Freedom of Expression
Launching a campaign of “Freedom to Journalists”, Amnesty International Turkey has made a call to Minister of Justice Abdülhamit Gül to “exercise his authority for the protection of freedom of press and expression and respect for the right to a fair trial.”
17 January 2019
Petition: Reduce Value Added Tax on Women's Hygiene Products
Petition: Reduce Value Added Tax on Women's Hygiene Products
In Turkey, Value Added Tax on Viagra is 8 percent while it is 18 percent for hygiene products, because they are not considered a necessity.
14 January 2019
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