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'One in four children in Turkey goes to school hungry'

'One in four children in Turkey goes to school hungry'

We spoke with the Sulukule Volunteers Association about their efforts to support equal opportunities in education, the positive effects of providing one free meal at schools on children, and their proposed solutions to address this issue.

5 December 2024 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Two million children in Turkey in ‘absolute poverty’

Two million children in Turkey in ‘absolute poverty’

This figure means that about one in every 10 children in the country lives in a state of absolute poverty, according to a TEPAV study.

15 November 2024

Sexually abused toddler in Turkey’s Tekirdağ dies after weeks in coma

Sexually abused toddler in Turkey’s Tekirdağ dies after weeks in coma

The child’s mother, her partner and two minors are remanded in custody in connection with the incident.

Stunting and obesity on the rise as poverty deepens in Turkey

Stunting and obesity on the rise as poverty deepens in Turkey

In 2020, they said, "There is also a malnutrition problem in Turkey. Stunting, or chronic malnutrition—what we can consider as children being subjected to chronic hunger." In 2024, they no longer acknowledge malnutrition.

28 September 2024 Hacer Foggo

Suspect confesses to dumping Narin Güran's body in creek for money

Suspect confesses to dumping Narin Güran's body in creek for money

The eight-year-old child’s body was found in a creek after she went missing in Diyarbakır on Aug 21.

9 September 2024 Evrim Deniz

Report: At least 343 children died from preventable causes in Turkey in first half of 2024

Report: At least 343 children died from preventable causes in Turkey in first half of 2024

FİSA's report emphasizes that the deaths of these children are not 'natural' and that a child’s natural course should be to grow and develop.

'Two out of every 10 children in Turkey face disabilities'

'Two out of every 10 children in Turkey face disabilities'

The Disabled Children's Rights Network (EÇHA) marked World Disability Rights Day.

4 December 2023

Experts discuss children's well-being amid 'multiple crises'

Experts discuss children's well-being amid 'multiple crises'

Among the topics discussed were the unequal impact of crises on different societal groups and the importance of examining children's well-being within the context of intersecting inequalities.

16 November 2023

Child hit by armored vehicle in Şırnak in intensive care

Child hit by armored vehicle in Şırnak in intensive care

The 12-year-old child was admitted to the hospital after sustaining head trauma. Their condition is improving, doctors have said.

1 September 2023

Nine-year-old girl loses life to electric shock in Kocaeli

Nine-year-old girl loses life to electric shock in Kocaeli

The child was the daughter of a family working as seasonal agricultural workers.

Official figures show increase in criminal incidents involving children in 2022

Official figures show increase in criminal incidents involving children in 2022

Over 200,000 children were involved in delinquency last year, according to TurkStat.

Efforts to prevent child drownings in summer intensify with swimming lessons, free pools

Efforts to prevent child drownings in summer intensify with swimming lessons, free pools

Children are receiving free swimming training from coaches and instructors in existing pools and portable pools set up for that purpose.

Over 80 people, including children, drowned in irrigation canals in 1.5 months

Over 80 people, including children, drowned in irrigation canals in 1.5 months

An oposition MP has cricitized the authorities for lack of precautions after the drowning of three children within a week in the same district in Mersin.

Education minister's statement on opening girls' schools draws backlash from opposition

Education minister's statement on opening girls' schools draws backlash from opposition

The minister said they may open girls' schools as some families don't want their daughters to study with boys.

Top prosecutor challenges acquittal decision in case of 4-year-old's killing

LEYLA AYDEMİR CASE

Top prosecutor challenges acquittal decision in case of 4-year-old's killing

All seven defendants, including the child's uncle who had previously been sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment, were acquitted in the retrial.

Controversial release of Quran course staff in 'child torture' case in Erzurum

Controversial release of Quran course staff in 'child torture' case in Erzurum

Some parents and children had withdrawn their complaints after facing "social pressure," an association who took up the case for the tortured children said in a statement.

Revealed footage shows how military officer ran over child in Hakkari

Revealed footage shows how military officer ran over child in Hakkari

The 5-year-old child was killed at the scene. The specialist sergeant has not been arrested.

14 June 2023 Nedim Türfent

Five-year-old fatally struck by military vehicle in Hakkari

Five-year-old fatally struck by military vehicle in Hakkari

The sergeant operating the vehicle has reportedly been placed under custody. In the last ten years, at least 22 children in Kurdish-populated areas of the country have lost their lives due to incidents involving military vehicles.

8 June 2023 Nedim Türfent

Three children drown in irrigation canals, one still missing after five days

Three children drown in irrigation canals, one still missing after five days

One of the children was the son of a family of seasonal agricultural workers and two were Syrian refugees.

Police officers accused of torturing child indicted for 'deprivation of liberty'

Police officers accused of torturing child indicted for 'deprivation of liberty'

The indictment has been criticized by lawyers who argue that the prosecutors are trying to let the perpetrators get away with their crimes.

Children's situation remains dire in the wake of the February 6 earthquakes, says report

Children's situation remains dire in the wake of the February 6 earthquakes, says report

A recent report from the women's organization Ekmek ve Gül highlights a lack of access to basic services as well as prevalent cases of abuse against women and children in the crisis region.

Torture of child in Diyarbakır: Lawyers appeal against officers' release

Torture of child in Diyarbakır: Lawyers appeal against officers' release

The officers being charged with injury rather than torture shows that the authorities indent to cover up the officers' crimes, according to the head of the Diyarbakır Bar.

Three police officers arrested for torture of child in Diyarbakır

Three police officers arrested for torture of child in Diyarbakır

A 14-year-old child was hospitalized after being beaten by officers in the Kurdish-majority city.

Lawyers' group files complaint against religious authority over 'child marriage' statement

Lawyers' group files complaint against religious authority over 'child marriage' statement

In response to a question about the adoption of child survivors of the earthquakes, Diyanet had said there was no obstacle to a marriage between an adopter and an adoptee.

Identities of 81 children who survived quakes remain unknown, says ministry

Identities of 81 children who survived quakes remain unknown, says ministry

Most of the children who were left without care after the earthquakes have been handed over to their families while some are still in hospitals or care centers.

Schools reopen in three quake-hit provinces

Schools reopen in three quake-hit provinces

Hundreds of thousands of students have returned to school in three provinces that were relatively less affected by the massive earthquakes.

Refugee child goes missing after being rescued from rubble

Refugee child goes missing after being rescued from rubble

Hatice Al Husso, a 15-year-old girl, has not been heard from since she was hospitalized.

27 February 2023

Türkiye's religious body under fire over 'orphaned children can be married' statement

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Türkiye's religious body under fire over 'orphaned children can be married' statement

The devastating earthquakes left hundreds of children without their families. Rights groups and lawyers warn that religious communities do not have the authority to take care of such children.

20 February 2023

Ministry starts call center for unattended children after the earthquake

Ministry starts call center for unattended children after the earthquake

Ministry of Family and Social Services announced that 162 unattended children are now being treated in hospitals, and 101 more were placed in ministry institutions after their treatment in hospitals following the Feb. 6 earthquakes. 18 children have been handed over to their families after their family bonds were confirmed.

10 February 2023

Bursa fire that killed eight children, one woman was 'preventable,' says rights group

Bursa fire that killed eight children, one woman was 'preventable,' says rights group

A fire caused by a heating stove killed the children and a woman from two refugee families.

14 November 2022

Survey: Families cut own on social life expenses to meet children's school needs

Survey: Families cut own on social life expenses to meet children's school needs

Some 81 percent of the families said they have difficulty covering their children's school expenses.

24 October 2022

Police collect fingerprints of children in Kurdish-majority city 'to find them easily if they go missing'

Police collect fingerprints of children in Kurdish-majority city 'to find them easily if they go missing'

An HDP deputy questioned whether the practice is in accordance with the Constitution and the law.

12 October 2022

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