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'Court of Appeal's Acquittal Verdict Can Establish a Precedent for Academics for Peace'

İHD MEMBER ACQUITTED OF TERRORIST PROPAGANDA

'Court of Appeal's Acquittal Verdict Can Establish a Precedent for Academics for Peace'

İHD member Pişkin has been acquitted of terrorist propaganda by the court of appeal in a case that he was previously sentenced to 30 months in prison. Pişkin's attorney has said the verdict can establish a precedent for the Academics of Peace.

14 March 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Human Rights Association: Demand for Peace Cannot Be Punished

Human Rights Association: Demand for Peace Cannot Be Punished

Human Rights Association has released a statement of solidarity for Prof. Dr. Füsun Üstel, the first Academic for Peace whose prison sentence has been upheld: “We call the national and international academic community to stand against this injustice.”

Human Rights Association Co-Chair: Judicial Power of President Should Be Reviewed

Human Rights Association Co-Chair: Judicial Power of President Should Be Reviewed

Making a statement regarding the report submitted by rights organizations to the Ministry of Justice, İHD Co-Chair Türkdoğan has stated that the necessary changes for the establishment of an independent judiciary should be introduced.

‘Allegations of Abduction/Disappearance Left Unanswered’

‘Allegations of Abduction/Disappearance Left Unanswered’

İşçi and Arcan from Human Rights Association have spoken to bianet about the families who appealed to them, alleging that their relatives were kidnapped: “We have either received no answer or a single sentence of ‘Examination has been conducted’.”

5 March 2019 Ayça Söylemez

‘We are Together Against the Attempt to Eliminate Civil Society’

JOINT STATEMENT BY RIGHTS DEFENDERS

‘We are Together Against the Attempt to Eliminate Civil Society’

Holding a joint press conference, rights defenders have stated that “they stand together against the attempts to eliminate independent civil society.” They have also raised concerns about the indictment against Osman Kavala and 15 civil society representatives.

27 February 2019 Evrim Kepenek

İHD: Hunger Strikes That Caused Deaths Should Not be Forgotten

İHD: Hunger Strikes That Caused Deaths Should Not be Forgotten

İHD Central Prisons Commission has made a press statement regarding the hunger strikes in prisons. It has reminded the hunger strikes in 2000 that claimed lives.

18 February 2019 Hikmet Adal

‘No Crime Scene Investigation Conducted in Prison After Death of Inmate’

‘No Crime Scene Investigation Conducted in Prison After Death of Inmate’

The first hearing of the case regarding Emrah İlhan, who lost his life in Silivri Prison after being battered by another inmate, has been held. Speaking to bianet, attorney Gülseren Yoleri has stated that there are serious shortcomings in the investigation.

29 January 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Human Rights Association Meets Justice Minister on Hunger Strikes, Freedom of Expression

Human Rights Association Meets Justice Minister on Hunger Strikes, Freedom of Expression

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Türkdoğan has said that they presented their works and views to Minister of Justice Gül and their dialogue with the Ministry will continue.

15 January 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Human Rights Association: Ill Prisoner Baybars Awaits Surgery

Human Rights Association: Ill Prisoner Baybars Awaits Surgery

Making a statement for the press for ill prisoner Baybars, who has been arrested for three years, the Human Rights Association has made a call to authorities to produce solutions so that he could have the necessary surgery as soon as possible.

31 December 2018

‘State of Emergency Made Permanent’

STATEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

‘State of Emergency Made Permanent’

Human Rights Association and Human Rights Foundation of Turkey have released a statement on the occasion of December 10 Human Rights Day and emphasized that the State of Emergency has been made permanent with the laws introduced afterwards.

10 December 2018

Human Rights Association: We Condemn Operation Against Civil Society and Academia

Human Rights Association: We Condemn Operation Against Civil Society and Academia

Human Rights Association has released a written statement, emphasizing that they condemn the operations launched against academics and civil society representatives.

16 November 2018

Saturday Mothers/People: Deceased Body of Khashoggi Should Be Given to His Family

Saturday Mothers/People: Deceased Body of Khashoggi Should Be Given to His Family

It has been a month since journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered. Saturday Mothers/People and Human Rights Association have made a call to the authorities to find the deceased body of Khashoggi and deliver it to his loved ones.

2 November 2018

Eren Keskin Nominated for Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders

Eren Keskin Nominated for Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders

Human Rights Association (İHD) Co-Chair Eren Keskin has become one of the three finalists who have been nominated for the 2019 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders, which is granted by 10 leading human rights organizations of the world.

25 October 2018

Rights Association: Hunger Strike Can End With Decision of Prison

Rights Association: Hunger Strike Can End With Decision of Prison

The Human Rights Association has released a statement about Vefa Kartal, who has been on a hunger strike in Tekirdağ Prison for 89 days. The association has stated that a simple decision of the prison administration can put an end to his hunger strike.

Rights Association: ‘We Say No to Coups, State of Emergency’

Rights Association: ‘We Say No to Coups, State of Emergency’

The Human Rights Association has made a statement against September 12 coup, criticized State of Emergency practices that are made permanent.

12 September 2018 Hikmet Adal

Human Rights Association: ‘Decree on Prison Uniforms Should be Revoked’

Human Rights Association: ‘Decree on Prison Uniforms Should be Revoked’

Human Rights Association İstanbul Branch has stated that “prison uniform is a violation against the prohibition of discrimination and torture and this practice will also violate the rights of defense and fair trial.”

11 September 2018

Rights Association Stresses Problems in Democracy in Turkey on Its 32nd Anniversary

Rights Association Stresses Problems in Democracy in Turkey on Its 32nd Anniversary

In its press statement issued on its 32nd anniversary, the Human Rights Association has shared its analyses and recommendations about regress of democracy and human rights in Turkey.

Rights Organization Speaks Out Against Detentions and Arrests of Pro-Kurdish Politicians

Rights Organization Speaks Out Against Detentions and Arrests of Pro-Kurdish Politicians

The Human Rights Association's (İHD) Istanbul Branch has demanded the release of politicians including arrested Onur Hamzaoğlu and Fadime Çelebi, and detained Celalettin Can and Serpil Kemalbay.

19 February 2018

Human Rights Organization: 2 Rights Defenders Lawyers Detained

Human Rights Organization: 2 Rights Defenders Lawyers Detained

Lawyers Hakim Peker and Gürkan İstekli from the Libertarian Lawyers’ Platform were detained due to their practices in law. The Human Rights Organization has demanded release of the lawyers.

18 December 2017

100 Investigations Launched into 92 Rights Defenders from Rights Association in Adana

100 Investigations Launched into 92 Rights Defenders from Rights Association in Adana

100 investigations have been launched into 92 rights advocated from Human Rights Association Adana Branch. 75 of the investigations continue; 17 rights advocates were convicted; 75 have still been tried.

13 November 2017

Rights Association: 586 Detention Proceedings Carried Out in Yüksel Street Resistance

Rights Association: 586 Detention Proceedings Carried Out in Yüksel Street Resistance

The Human Rights Association in its report of “Yüksel Street Resistance” has said that “police intervened in protesters issuing statement for the press every day and carried out 586 detention proceedings as a result of these interventions”.

10 November 2017

Rights Defenders Detained in Front of Human Rights Monument Released

Rights Defenders Detained in Front of Human Rights Monument Released

Human Rights Association Chair Türkdoğan and rights defenders who were detained while attempting to issue a statement in protest of demonstration ban in front of the Human Rights Monument on Yüksel Street have been released.

9 November 2017

Rights Organizations Demand Release of Selçuk Kozağaçlı

Rights Organizations Demand Release of Selçuk Kozağaçlı

On detention of Progressive Legists’ Association Chair Kozağaçlı, rights organizations have said “Judicial pressure against all rights defenders and dissident circles of the society has been continuously practiced”.

9 November 2017

Rights Advocates Detained in Front of Human Rights Monument

Rights Advocates Detained in Front of Human Rights Monument

Rights defenders from the Human Rights Association would issue a statement for the press in protest of the ban on Yüksel Street but they have been detained as soon as they reached the monument. Human rights chair Türkdoğan spoke to bianet from the detention vehicle.

9 November 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Human Rights Association Demands Those Accountable for Deaths By Armoured Vehicles Be Tried

Human Rights Association Demands Those Accountable for Deaths By Armoured Vehicles Be Tried

Human Rights Association İzmir Branch has stated that in the last 14 months, 23 people have lost their lives after being hit by armoured vehicles, 6 others have been killed in fire opened from these vehicles and demanded to put an end to the impunity regarding these crimes.

27 October 2017

Rights Association: State of Emergency Must be Ended

Rights Association: State of Emergency Must be Ended

Announcing a balance sheet on rights violations and unlawful practices that occurred during the state of emergency, the Human Rights Association demanded that the State of Emergency be ended as soon as possible.

16 October 2017

Rights Advocates Detained During Solidarity Demonstration With Gülmen, Özakça Referred to Court

Rights Advocates Detained During Solidarity Demonstration With Gülmen, Özakça Referred to Court

43 rights advocates who have been taken into custody during a demonstration in solidarity with arrested academic Gülmen and teacher Özakça, who are on hunger strike in prison, have been referred to Court to testify before Prosecutor’s Office.

Rights Association: Rights Advocates in Custody for 2 Days

Rights Association: Rights Advocates in Custody for 2 Days

43 rights advocates including İHD İstanbul Branch executives, who attempted to stage a demonstration for educators Gülmen and Özakça, who have been on hunger strike, have been in custody for two days.

Human Rights Foundation Mersin Chair Tanrıverdi Released

Human Rights Foundation Mersin Chair Tanrıverdi Released

After five months of arrest, Human Rights Foundation Mersin Office Chair Tanrıverdi has been released in the first hearing of his trial.

Today is International Conscientious Objectors Day

Today is International Conscientious Objectors Day

Conscientious Objection Foundation is going to organize a series of events in the Human Rights Foundation and 26A Cafe on the occasion of the May 15 International Conscientious Objectors Day.

Winners of Ayşe Nur Zarakolu Freedom of Thought and Expression Award Announced

Winners of Ayşe Nur Zarakolu Freedom of Thought and Expression Award Announced

The winners of the “Ayşe Nur Zarakolu Freedom of Thought and Expression Award” which will be given for the 15th time this year have been announced. The award ceremony will be held in Human Rights Foundation office.

İHD: 33 Prisoners Including 5 Women on Hunger Strike for 42 Days

İHD: 33 Prisoners Including 5 Women on Hunger Strike for 42 Days

In a statement concerning hunger strikes, the Human Rights Association İstanbul Branch Commission for Prisons has demanded the rights violations be put an end to. 64 prisoners from four prisons have been on hunger strike for 21 days.

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