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Erdoğan to opposition leader: 'You are pro-LGBT, and those with you are pro-LGBT too’

Erdoğan to opposition leader: 'You are pro-LGBT, and those with you are pro-LGBT too’

At a recent parliamentary gathering, Turkey's President labeled the opposition 'pro-LGBT,' alleging their proximity to 'terrorists' and accusing them of employing 'fascist and racist' tactics during the elections.

Bursa Municipality cancels Melike Şahin's concert after addressing violence against LGBTI+

Bursa Municipality cancels Melike Şahin's concert after addressing violence against LGBTI+

Following the singer’s comments in support of the LGBTI+ community during an award event, the AKP-led municipality canceled the concert without providing a reason.

İzmir Bar executives acquitted for condemning Diyanet's anti-LGBTİ+ sermon

İzmir Bar executives acquitted for condemning Diyanet's anti-LGBTİ+ sermon

The former chair and ten board members of the İzmir Bar Association have been acquitted of "openly insulting religious values."

LGBTI+ and trans people in Gaziantep avoid assembly areas due to hate speech

LGBTI+ and trans people in Gaziantep avoid assembly areas due to hate speech

LGBTI+ and trans people face discriminatory rhetoric and have difficulty finding safe spaces, Mehmet an LGBTI+ activist in Gaziantep states.

8 February 2023 Evrim Kepenek

SPoD: Constitutional amendments proposed will result in large-scale violations of rights

SPoD: Constitutional amendments proposed will result in large-scale violations of rights

"A constitution calling LGBTI people perverted will not be limited to this. It will bring other discriminative regulations with it and discrimination will be institutionalized," says the chairperson of SPoD.

'They think they can do anything to us': Trans women in İzmir face increasing law enforcement harassment

'They think they can do anything to us': Trans women in İzmir face increasing law enforcement harassment

"They fined me for standing on the road. I reside here, this is my home. My supermarket is here, my stores are here. This is my space to live. How am I not allowed to walk on the street?" a trans woman says about the neighborhood guards.

20 October 2022

LGBTI Employees Face Discrimination in Public Sector

KAOS GL REPORT

LGBTI Employees Face Discrimination in Public Sector

Seventy-three percent of the LGBTI employees in the public sector say there are discriminative elements in the institutions they work at, according to a survey by the Kaos GL.

HRW: End Ankara Ban on LGBTI Events

HRW: End Ankara Ban on LGBTI Events

The ban on LGBTI events in Turkey's capital continues although the state of emergency has been lifted.

14 February 2019

PM Writes a Letter to Sex Workers before the Elections

PM Writes a Letter to Sex Workers before the Elections

PM Davutoğlu sent a letter to Red Umbrella Association for sex workers. President of foundation Kemal Ördek said: “The important thing is paying attention to receivers ‘politically’.”

22 October 2015 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

LGBTI Peace Initiative Established: ‘We Reject Manhood’s War’

LGBTI Peace Initiative Established: ‘We Reject Manhood’s War’

LGBTI Peace Initiative said, “If there is no peace, it will not be possible to talk about an equal and free coexistence.” Besides associations and independent activists, LGBTI members of the CHP and HDP also take part in the Initiative.

27 August 2015 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Dismissed Gay Police Officer Speaks Up

Dismissed Gay Police Officer Speaks Up

Osman (28), a senior policeman who has recently been expelled from post due to his sexual orientation, shared his story with bianet.

30 December 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

PM Files Complaint Over “Queer” Tweet

PM Files Complaint Over “Queer” Tweet

PM Erdoğan reportedly filed a complaint against LGBT activist Levent Pişkin over his tweet “I am hunky-dory queer. I won’t learn queer-ness from you. I am expecting a statement from you”.

20 November 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

A New Hope For Kurdish LGBTs in Istanbul: Hêvî LGBTİ

A New Hope For Kurdish LGBTs in Istanbul: Hêvî LGBTİ

“Along with Hebûn, Hêvî will form a bridge between east and west. We will focus on Kurdish LGBT peoples issues,” said Mehmet Umut, a member of newly founded initiative Hêvî LGBTİ.

26 September 2013 Fidan Mirhanoğlu

Consensus Reached Over Children, LGBT Rights

CONSTITUTION COMMISSION

Consensus Reached Over Children, LGBT Rights

Turkey’s parliamentarian commission on constitution drafting reached consensus over the prosecution of children without arrest. The commission also agreed to include the expression “sexual orientation” in order to prevent discrimination towards LGBT groups.

Artists Call For LGBT Pride March

Artists Call For LGBT Pride March

Various artists released a video that invited to a variety of activities during LGBT Pride Week - including Turkey’s 11th LGBT Pride March on June 30.

LGBTs Contest New Army Discipline Act

LGBTs Contest New Army Discipline Act

LGBT organizations protested the discipline act draft proposed by Turkish Armed force, saying that army's definition of homosexuality as "unnatural relationship" cannot be accepted.

29 November 2012 Gökçe Bilge Kazıcı

A Letter to Prime Minister from LGBT Organizations

A Letter to Prime Minister from LGBT Organizations

On International Day against Homophobia, Amnesty International Turkey Branch, KAOS GL and Pink Life Association will send 50.000 signatures collected against homophobia to Prime Minister.

UN Released First Report on LGBT Rights Violations

UN Released First Report on LGBT Rights Violations

The Un Human Rights Commission published its first global report on human rights violations of LGBT individuals. It urges for immediate investigations of all forms of violence and murder cases committed on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity in 193 countries.

20 December 2011

More than 28 Years in Jail on Hate Murder

More than 28 Years in Jail on Hate Murder

28-year-old transsexual İrem Okan was killed with 44 stabs with a knife in Bursa last year. Her murderer, Emrah Şen, confessed the offence and was now sentenced to imprisonment of 28 years and four months.

Cashman: "Double Standards Lead to Double Misery"

LGBT CONFERENCE

Cashman: "Double Standards Lead to Double Misery"

LGBT rights advocator Cashman criticized that access to correct information on LGBT individuals was restricted. "This conveys the message of a second class life to young LGBT individuals", he argued. "The struggle for equality is a struggle for all of us".

18 January 2011 Emir Çelik

Facebook Censored PurpleHand LGBT Group

Facebook Censored PurpleHand LGBT Group

The facebook administration closed down the PurpleHand Eskişehir LGBT facebook group. Members of the PurpleHand initiative criticised, "This is an intervention against freedom of expression and communication of LGBTT individuals".

10 January 2011 Burçin Belge

'Rainbow' LGBT Association Closed Down by Court Decision

'Rainbow' LGBT Association Closed Down by Court Decision

A court in Bursa decided for the closure of the Rainbow LGBT Association. The case was opened two years ago upon the complaint of the Bursa Governorship. Association President Özen commented, "This is a deplorable decision, but our struggle will not cease".

5 January 2011 Emir Çelik

MP Questions Government on LGBT Murders

DTP MP Akın Birdal files a query for PM Erdoğan. He asks if the government plans to amend the constitution to include a clause for equality for LGBT individuals.

Transgender Murder in Istanbul

Transgender Murder in Istanbul

LGBT Rights Platform condemns the killing and protests the government, which refuses to acknowledge demands for constitutional equality based on sexual orientation.

11 March 2009 Bawer Çakır