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400 Women Daily Subjected to Domestic Violence, 2 Killed Every 3 Days

400 Women Daily Subjected to Domestic Violence, 2 Killed Every 3 Days

393 women lost their lives of the total 230 thousand 226 who were subjected to domestic violence in 2017-2018, Minister Soylu responded to a written question by CHP deputy Gürer.

2 November 2018

Women in Erzurum Greet Erdoğan with Domestic-Violence Makeup

Women in Erzurum Greet Erdoğan with Domestic-Violence Makeup

To protest violence against women, a group of women have greeted President Erdoğan, who has come to Erzurum to attend the provincial congress of AKP, with domestic-violence makeup.

Turkey: First Country to Enact Violence against Women Act

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR ELIMIATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Turkey: First Country to Enact Violence against Women Act

Turkey is the first country to enact the convention on "preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence" of the Council of Europe.

25 November 2011

1 Case of Domestic Violence every 10 Minutes

1 Case of Domestic Violence every 10 Minutes

According to an announcement of the police, almost 80,000 cases of domestic violence were registered in the past 19 months. This means that domestic violence is experienced every ten minutes at homes in Turkey.

10 November 2011

Lack of Protection for Un-Married Women

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Lack of Protection for Un-Married Women

A woman who complained to the Ankara Judiciary because of domestic violence was denied protection because she was not married officially but religiously and thus did not fall under the scope of the "Law on the Protection of the Family".

27 September 2011

Ground-Breaking Domestic Violence Treaty

NEW EUROPEAN CONVENTION

Ground-Breaking Domestic Violence Treaty

"The convention is the first legally binding instrument in the region that creates a comprehensive legal framework to combat violence against women through prevention, protection, prosecution, and victim support" Human Rights Watch said.

Maltreated at Home, Harassed and Threatened at the Police

Maltreated at Home, Harassed and Threatened at the Police

Female T.A. from Çorlu was first harassed and then threatened by the police after she had reported the harassment to the Dicle News Agency. She initially went to the police to complain about her violent husband.

Diyarbakır Municipalities Cut Salaries of Violent Employees

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Diyarbakır Municipalities Cut Salaries of Violent Employees

Half of the salary of six employees of the Sur Municipality is paid to the wives of the employees because of domestic violence as the result of a collective labour agreement. 57 employees who send their daughters to university receive a monthly bonus of TL 100.

30 August 2010 Burçin Belge

"The State Cannot Remain Passive when Women Ask for Protection"

"The State Cannot Remain Passive when Women Ask for Protection"

In a divorce case filed by a woman because of domestic violence, Judge Doğan of an İstanbul Court emphasized that the woman has to be seen as an "individual without protection". The state and the judiciary could not remain impassive to a request of protection.

14 July 2010 Burçin Belge

"Witnesses Must not Remain Silent"

CHILD ABUSE

"Witnesses Must not Remain Silent"

The "Purple Roof" Women's Shelter Foundation pointed out that one out of four children is exposed to sexual abuse: "In order to prevent child abuse we have to accept the fact that it mostly happens within the family; silent witnesses should be mobilized".

3 May 2010 Burçin Belge

ECHR Decree Forces Turkey to Protect Women

ECHR Decree Forces Turkey to Protect Women

Researcher and activist İlkkaracan has said that the Opuz case has set a precedent. Turkey must act to protect women against violence and gender inequality.

11 June 2009 Emine Özcan

ECHR Landmark Ruling in Domestic Violence Case

ECHR Landmark Ruling in Domestic Violence Case

For the first time, the ECHR has ruled that a country has acted in a discriminating manner for not dealing effectively with domestic violence and protecting the women involved.

10 June 2009 Emine Özcan

Channel Ends Serial Tackling Domestic Violence

Star TV's Guldunya ends amid poor ratings. Women spectators and activists react, saying the show helped raise consciousness on the widespread problem. One in three women experience violence in Turkey.

19 February 2009 Emine Özcan

4 out of 10 Women in Turkey Victims of Domestic Violence

According to research published by the Prime Ministerial Directorate on the Status of Women, 4 out of 10 women suffer physical or sexual violence from their husbands or partners.

12 February 2009 Emine Özcan

Narratives of Domestic Violence Published

The Women’s Shelter “Purple Roof” has published a book based on interviews with fifteen women seeking refuge with the organisation.

23 January 2009 Bawer Çakır

“Purple Roof” Celebrates 18th Year

For the last 18 years, the “Purple Roof Women’s Shelter Foundation” has supported women. Bianet talked to the organisers.

20 March 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Turkey Not Offering Shelters to Women

The “Purple Roof” Women’s Shelter Foundation has condemned the fact that Turkey is not making provisions for women’s shelters.

10 March 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

A Tale of Two Rallies on Women’s Day

A Tale of Two Rallies on Women’s Day

Two rallies in Istanbul on International Women’s Day had very different flavours. One was more concerned with protesting against the headscarf than calling for women’s rights.

10 March 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü,Emine Özcan

Husbands May Be Fired in Case of Domestic Violence

Municipality and union agree:

Husbands May Be Fired in Case of Domestic Violence

Gülcihan Simsek, the female district mayor from southeast Van province signs a collective agreement with the workers union: Male workers can be fired should they resort to domestic violence.

10 January 2008 Gökçe Gündüç