content tagged with Filiz Kerestecîoglû

Parliamentary Commission convenes for HDP MP Semra Güzel

Parliamentary Commission convenes for HDP MP Semra Güzel

Making defense in place of HDP MP Semra Güzel in the face of summaries of proceedings seeking to lift her immunity, HDP MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu said, “Anonymous witness is not lawful, it should be lifted. We are watching history repeat itself.”

3 February 2022

HDP brings missing people to Parliamentary agenda

HDP brings missing people to Parliamentary agenda

HDP MP Kerestecioğlu raises concerns that the fate and whereabouts of Gülistan Doku, Hürmüz Diril, Mehmet Bal, Yusuf Bilge Tunç and Hüseyin Galip Küçüközyiğit have been unknown, asking the reason for not carrying out an effective investigation.

14 September 2021

‘Why is the Ministry of Justice silent on the Musa Anter case?’

HDP MP KERESTECİOĞLU

‘Why is the Ministry of Justice silent on the Musa Anter case?’

HDP MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu has addressed a Parliamentary question to Minister of Justice Gül about the trial over the assassination of journalist Musa Anter in 1992, underlining that the requests of the court are left unanswered.

HDP withdraws from Parliamentary Commission on Violence Against Women

HDP withdraws from Parliamentary Commission on Violence Against Women

Shortly after the main opposition CHP and İYİ Party MPs withdrew from the Parliamentary Commission for Inquiring the Causes of Violence Against Women, the HDP MPs have also followed suit and withdrawn from the Commission.

Parliamentary inquiry against public officials over October 10 Ankara Massacre

Parliamentary inquiry against public officials over October 10 Ankara Massacre

HDP Ankara MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu has requested a Parliamentary investigation to identify the public officials who had negligence or involvement in the October 10 Ankara Massacre, which claimed the lives of 103 people and wounded over 570 others.

‘Male violence’ protest against Soylu: ‘106 women killed in four months’

HDP LEAVES COMMISSION

‘Male violence’ protest against Soylu: ‘106 women killed in four months’

The HDP MPs have left the meeting of the Parliamentary Commission on Equality of Opportunity Between Women and Men, leaving behind placards with the names of 106 women who lost their lives in the first four months of this year.

ECtHR: HDP deputy Kerestecioğlu's freedom of expression violated

ECtHR: HDP deputy Kerestecioğlu's freedom of expression violated

Kerestecioğlu applied to the ECtHR after she was stripped of MP status in 2016.

‘Budget proposal disregards disadvantaged groups in Turkey’

HDP MP KERESTECİOĞLU

‘Budget proposal disregards disadvantaged groups in Turkey’

Commenting on the 2021 Budget Proposal, HDP Ankara MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu has underlined that the proposal in question disregards women, children, disadvantaged groups and refugees in the country.

9 November 2020

‘Why did you hand over Bomonti Beer Factory to Presidency of Religious Affairs?’

HDP MP ASKS

‘Why did you hand over Bomonti Beer Factory to Presidency of Religious Affairs?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Environment and Urban Affairs, HDP MP Kerestecioğlu asks whether the document permitting the demolition of Bomonti Beer Factory buildings amid ongoing judicial process complies with the law.

‘Will Turkey pay damages to the Swiss company for Hagia Sophia?’

‘Will Turkey pay damages to the Swiss company for Hagia Sophia?’

HDP MP Kerestecioğlu has addressed a Parliamentary question to Minister of Tourism and Culture, asking him about the allegations that Turkey will pay damages to the SICPA company as Hagia Sophia is handed over to Presidency of Religious Affairs.

Access Block to bianet, 135 Web Addresses on Parliamentary Agenda

Access Block to bianet, 135 Web Addresses on Parliamentary Agenda

"Is it possible to consider the block order an independent judicial decision?" MP Kerestecioğlu has asked the Justice Minister.

‘How Many Women Living in Women’s Shelters Could Vote in Local Elections?’

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION BY HDP MP KERESTECiOĞLU

‘How Many Women Living in Women’s Shelters Could Vote in Local Elections?’

HDP MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu has brought the right to vote of women living in women’s shelters into parliamentary agenda. Submitting a parliamentary question, she asked, “How many women living in women’s shelters could vote in March 31 local elections?”

'Only Remnants of Democracy Left in Turkey’

HDP MP KERESTECİOĞLU ON CANCELLATION OF İSTANBUL ELECTIONS

'Only Remnants of Democracy Left in Turkey’

Speaking about the cancellation of Metropolitan Mayorship Elections in İstanbul, Kerestecioğlu said, “The way leading to the elections has never been just or equal for us. Now, Turkey has seen that what is done in Kurdish regions can also be done in İstanbul.”

7 May 2019 Hikmet Adal

‘Detention of the Father Raises Suspicions About Death of Rabia Naz’

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION BY HDP MP KERESTECİOĞLU

‘Detention of the Father Raises Suspicions About Death of Rabia Naz’

Making a statement about the detention of Şaban Vatan, who is campaigning on social media to illuminate the suspicious death of her daughter, Kerestecioğlu said, “It has raised the suspicions that the death of Rabia Naz was deliberately covered up.”

'As Long As There is Solidarity, There Will Be Gains'

FLORMAR WORKERS PROTESTING FOR 226 DAYS

'As Long As There is Solidarity, There Will Be Gains'

Women’s organizations and HDP Ankara MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu have visited the Flormar workers, who have been fired because of union membership and have been protesting for their union rights for 226 days.

26 December 2018

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

Transgender Inmate’s 'Death Fast' Brought to Parliamentary Agenda

Transgender Inmate’s 'Death Fast' Brought to Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu has addressed Parliament about trans woman inmate Diren Coşkun’s death fast in prison on its 16th day.

9 February 2018