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Male Violence Killed 22 Women in June

Gender-based Violence

Male Violence Killed 22 Women in June

Scanning page 3 of newspapers, bianet has counted 22 women who were killed by men last month.

1 July 2009 Emine Özcan

Turkey Does Not Deal with Male Violence

Violence towards Women

Turkey Does Not Deal with Male Violence

According to rights activist Gülbahar, Turkey's laws are progressive, but they are not applied. Without gender equality, legislation will not be effective.

17 June 2009 Emine Özcan

"Seven People Want to Kill a Woman, Only One is Arrested"

Male Violence

"Seven People Want to Kill a Woman, Only One is Arrested"

Lawyer Gülbahar says that all people condoning a murder or turning a blind eye need to be tried.

16 June 2009 Emine Özcan