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‘Has An Investigation Been Launched Against Nihat Hatipoğlu?’

HDP MP HÜDA KAYA ASKS

‘Has An Investigation Been Launched Against Nihat Hatipoğlu?’

HDP İstanbul MP Hüda Kaya has brought to the Parliament agenda the incident of religious conversion of an Armenian child to Islam through a religious ritual on the TV program “Fast-Breaking with Nihat Hatipoğlu”.

HDP MP Paylan: This is Child Abuse, I Will File a Criminal Complaint

‘RELIGIOUS CONVERSION’ ON A LIVE TV PROGRAM

HDP MP Paylan: This is Child Abuse, I Will File a Criminal Complaint

The family of the child, for whom Nihat Hatipoğlu organized a religious conversion ritual, told HDP Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan that nobody asked them for a permission.

15 May 2019 Pınar Tarcan

'What does the Ministry of Family do for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children?'

HDP MP ŞEVİN COŞKUN ASKS

'What does the Ministry of Family do for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children?'

HDP Muş MP Şevin Coşkun, also giving reference to bianet’s April 2019 Male Violence Monitoring Report, has asked Minister Zümrüt if the Ministry has taken any preventative action against the sexual abuse of children.

Mukhtar’s Certificate of Election Cancelled As His Prison Sentence for Child Abuse Upheld

Mukhtar’s Certificate of Election Cancelled As His Prison Sentence for Child Abuse Upheld

The prison sentence given to Topbaş, who was elected the head of a neighborhood (mukhtar) in Denizli in March 31 local elections, has been upheld by the court of appeal. Convicted of child abuse, Topbaş’s certificate of election has been cancelled.

Publication and Broadcast Ban on News About Child Abuse in İstanbul

Publication and Broadcast Ban on News About Child Abuse in İstanbul

The Küçükçekmece 3rd Penal Court of Peace has imposed a publication and broadcast ban on the news about the sexual abuse of a five-year-old girl in İstanbul. Accordingly, access to some news articles about the issue has been blocked.

Child Abuse Protested by Beşiktaş and Amedspor

Child Abuse Protested by Beşiktaş and Amedspor

While the fans and footballers fell into silence in the first minute of Beşiktaş-Ankaragücü match, the players of Amedspor entered the football field with the banner “Children keep silent, but you shouldn't” and staged a one-minute silent protest.

Man Who Sexually Assaulted Child in İstanbul Arrested

Man Who Sexually Assaulted Child in İstanbul Arrested

M.V. has been detained by a court for "sexual abuse," in the case of a sexual assault against a five-year-old girl in İstanbul's Küçükçekmece.

'No One is Safe' in Kanarya, A Neighborhood of Kurds, Turks and Syrian Refugees

'No One is Safe' in Kanarya, A Neighborhood of Kurds, Turks and Syrian Refugees

The people of the neighborhood are furious and concerned after a man sexually assaulted a five-year-old child, while Syrians say they are afraid of even going out.

26 April 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Family of Sexually Assaulted Child: 'Everyone Should Hear Our Voice'

Family of Sexually Assaulted Child: 'Everyone Should Hear Our Voice'

Şaban Vatan, known for his strive to solve his daughter's suspicious death, has also paid a visit to the family: "We will strive side by side for children from now on."

26 April 2019 Evrim Kepenek

8 People Detained in Relation With Child Abuse in İstanbul Released

8 People Detained in Relation With Child Abuse in İstanbul Released

While eight of nine people who were previously taken into custody in relation with the sexual abuse of a five-year-old girl in Küçükçekmece, İstanbul, it has been reported that the child identified the perpetrator M.V. in company with her family and a pedagogue.

25-Year Prison Term, No Arrest for Child Abuse Offender

25-Year Prison Term, No Arrest for Child Abuse Offender

A Quran educator found guilty for abusing a 12-year-old child has not been arrested.

Minister of Interior Soylu: Perpetrator of Child Abuse in İstanbul Caught

Minister of Interior Soylu: Perpetrator of Child Abuse in İstanbul Caught

Speaking about the incident of child abuse in İstanbul, Minister of Interior Soylu has stated that the perpetrator has been caught. İstanbul Governorship also announced that a legal action would be taken against “the ones who used the incident for provocation.”

Woman Detained for Protesting Child Abuse at Taksim Square Released

Woman Detained for Protesting Child Abuse at Taksim Square Released

Yasmin Babat Kayan, who was taken into custody after staging a single-person protest against sexual abuse of children at Taksim Square in İstanbul, has been released. Speaking to bianet, she has said that she will continue protesting in different places.

24 April 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Statement by Feminist Lawyers Regarding Sexual Abuse of a Five-Year-Old Child

Statement by Feminist Lawyers Regarding Sexual Abuse of a Five-Year-Old Child

While a confidentiality order has been issued for the investigation launched into the sexual abuse of a five-year-old girl in Küçükçekmece, İstanbul, feminist lawyers have stated that the girl could be discharged from hospital tomorrow.

24 April 2019 Evrim Kepenek

5-Year-Old Child Sexually Abused in İstanbul

5-Year-Old Child Sexually Abused in İstanbul

A five-year-old girl child has been hospitalized after being subjected to sexual abuse in the district of Küçükçekmece in İstanbul. The neighborhood residents have gathered in front of the police station to protest the incident.

‘Trial Without Arrest is a Second Trauma for the Abused Child’

‘Trial Without Arrest is a Second Trauma for the Abused Child’

The request for arrest of Mehmet D., who is tried for sexually abusing 12-year-old E.S., has been rejected again. Speaking to bianet ahead of the final hearing to be held on March 29, attorney Yaprak has said, “It causes a second trauma on the child.”

26 March 2019 Ayşegül Özbek

Disciplinary Prison Sentence Given to Social Service Specialist for Doing His Duty Denounced

Disciplinary Prison Sentence Given to Social Service Specialist for Doing His Duty Denounced

The Association of Social Service Specialists has denounced the four-day disciplinary prison sentence given to social service specialist Uçar for stating that the child subjected to sexual abuse should not be heard by the court while the defendant was present.

‘Withdraw the Motion Foreseeing Marriage Amnesty for Child Abusers’

157 WOMEN’S AND LGBTI ORGANIZATIONS

‘Withdraw the Motion Foreseeing Marriage Amnesty for Child Abusers’

The TCK 103 Women’s Platform has released a statement regarding the motion foreseeing impunity for sexual abuse offences when the abuser and the child get married: “This motion aims to legitimize child abuse by absolving sexual abuse offences.”

22 January 2019

MP Asks 'Objective of Regulation That Will Pave the Way for Sexual Abuse'

PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY AND QUESTION BY HDP

MP Asks 'Objective of Regulation That Will Pave the Way for Sexual Abuse'

Saying, “A regulation which is of the essence of a pardon to the offenders of rape and sexual abuse has been made publicly discussed by the government party,” HDP MP Danış Beştaş submitted a parliamentary question and a parliamentary inquiry.

16 January 2019

Football Player Arrested on Charge of Sexually Assaulting a Child

Football Player Arrested on Charge of Sexually Assaulting a Child

Football player B.J. has been arrested on charge of “sexually abusing a child” in Diyarbakır. He has rejected the allegations.

7 January 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP Regarding Pregnancy of Children

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP Regarding Pregnancy of Children

HDP Ankara MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu has submitted a parliamentary inquiry to the Speaker’s Office, requesting that a parliamentary investigation be launched into the pregnancy of children caused by sexual abuse and child marriages.

26 December 2018

Eylül Responds to Minister Selçuk: I Did Not Give up My Complaint

Eylül Responds to Minister Selçuk: I Did Not Give up My Complaint

National Education Minister Selçuk stated that they canceled the administrative investigation into the harassment case because “the complainant gave up her complaint”. The student said, “They resort to lies because they are aware that they are guilty."

26 December 2018 Elif Ünal

15 Students Given Suspension After Protesting Harassment of Teacher

15 Students Given Suspension After Protesting Harassment of Teacher

15 students, who boycotted their classes for a day in protest of the harassment of a teacher at their high school, have been given five-day suspension from their school.

6 December 2018

Climate Change - Male Violence - It's Not A Coincidence

52 MEN 52 WEEKS/ 46 ÖMER MADRA

Climate Change - Male Violence - It's Not A Coincidence

Greta – Chomsky – Atwood... Climate Change – Everything Change – Fate Change... Turkey’s Child Brides and Pregnant Child Refugees... Let’s Look At It From The Other Side: We Can Still Change Fate...

22 November 2018 Ömer Madra

High School Students Boycott Classes in Protest Against Harassment

High School Students Boycott Classes in Protest Against Harassment

In the wake of a news report published on bianet, the students of Kadriye Moroğlu Anatolian High School have launched a campaign on social media and boycotted their classes with the demand that the harasser teacher resign from his post.

23 October 2018 Elif Ünal

72-Year-Old Man Who Abused His Grandchild Acquitted

72-Year-Old Man Who Abused His Grandchild Acquitted

Mehmet Ali B. (72) has been acquitted in the third hearing of the trial in which he was tried for sexually abusing his 6-year-old grandchild.

8 June 2018 Zeynep Yüncüler

Human Rights Association: Sexual Abuse is Crime, not Sickness

Human Rights Association: Sexual Abuse is Crime, not Sickness

Concerning the law draft about child abuse, Human Rights Association İstanbul branch in its statement has said, “You cannot prevent any crime by increasing the punishment”.

Law Draft on Sexual Abuse Discussed by 2 Subsidiary Committees

Law Draft on Sexual Abuse Discussed by 2 Subsidiary Committees

The law draft on sexual abuse has been discussed by the Committee on Equal Opportunity for Men and Women and the Committee on Health, Family, Labor and Social Affairs.

‘Children Tell, You Listen’

PROJECT BY ŞİŞLİ MUNICIPALITY AND STRUGGLE AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE ASSOCIATION

‘Children Tell, You Listen’

Trainings for parents and municipality personnel will be organized with a project initiated by Şişli Municipality and Struggle Against Sexual Violence Association. Participatory teachers will conduct studies to raise awareness in children.

2 March 2018 Beyza Kural

Hospital Doesn’t Inform Authorities of Pregnancy of 115 Girls

Hospital Doesn’t Inform Authorities of Pregnancy of 115 Girls

It has been found out in five months that 115 girls are pregnant in a hospital in İstanbul. An investigation has been launched against a hospital employee, who realized that these pregnancies weren’t reported to police and turned to prosecution.

18 January 2018

Impunity on Child Abuse, Imprisoned Journalists on Cover of Humor Magazine

Impunity on Child Abuse, Imprisoned Journalists on Cover of Humor Magazine

Humor magazine Uykusuz has headlined release of A.O.V., who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing his daughters. bianet has brought the news to public agenda.

Men Kill 18 Women in July

Men Kill 18 Women in July

11 of the murders have been committed despite a protection order. 11% of the women have been killed for seeking divorce and 16% murdered by their ex-husbands.

3 August 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

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