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November 25 Platform makes criminal complaint for police brutality

November 25 Platform makes criminal complaint for police brutality

The women's platform said in their statement, "We are not keeping silent about the police violence on November 25. The Governorship, the district governorship, the police headquarters are all attempting against women's lives."

30 November 2022

'Family' amendment in Constitution is 'hate politics hidden behind stating the obvious' says activist

'Family' amendment in Constitution is 'hate politics hidden behind stating the obvious' says activist

Lawyer and activist Birdal reminds that provisions concerning marriage are applied to individuals registered as women or men in their identity documents already in Türkiye and says "this move amounts to showing their teeth to LGBTI+ people."

30 November 2022 Ece Deniz

LGBTI+s face increasing pressure in Eskişehir, a city they consider a 'safe space'

LGBTI+s face increasing pressure in Eskişehir, a city they consider a 'safe space'

Burç Parlak, an LGBTI+ activist from Eskişehir, has said that due to the increasing visibility of LGBT+s, police have started to intervene in their events.

1 June 2022 Melin Durmaz

‘LGBTI+s subjected to violence at home during pandemic’

REPORT

‘LGBTI+s subjected to violence at home during pandemic’

Young LGBTI+ Association has announced the results of its survey conducted with the participation of 252 LGBTI+s from all 81 provinces of Turkey in May-June 2020.

3 September 2020

Report targets İstanbul Convention: ‘It disregards religion, traditions’

LGBTI+ COMMUNITY TARGETED

Report targets İstanbul Convention: ‘It disregards religion, traditions’

Amid ongoing debates about Turkey’s possible withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention, the Anatolian Platform has released a report, claiming that “homosexual relationships and acts defined as sin are legitimized” by the convention.

Physician didn’t treat LGBTI+ patient

Physician didn’t treat LGBTI+ patient

M.P. has announced that when s/he went to the emergency service of Taksim Training and Research Hospital in İstanbul, the on-call doctor insulted him/her, saying “I won’t examine you, you faggot,” and s/he was not treated afterwards.

Joint letter to UN: Take urgent action for LGBTI+ rights in Turkey

Joint letter to UN: Take urgent action for LGBTI+ rights in Turkey

Addressing an open letter to the UN, the constituents of the Solidarity Network of Human Rights Defenders have urged the UN authorities to take urgent action against the continued discrimination and hate speech targeting the LGBTI+s in Turkey.

LGBTI+ activist İsmail: Be my voice, please

PROTESTS TO DEFEND İSTANBUL CONVENTION

LGBTI+ activist İsmail: Be my voice, please

Taken into custody by torture in İzmir while protesting to defend İstanbul Convention, LGBTI+ activist İsmail Temel fainted when he was detained. Temel has made a call for solidarity: “I do not want them to get away with the torture they inflicted on me.”

Court overturns ban on 9th METU Pride Parade

Court overturns ban on 9th METU Pride Parade

The Ankara 7th Administrative Court has concluded that the ban on the 9th LGBTI+ Pride Parade to be held in Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara in 2019 was unlawful. The court has overturned the ban.

Violence against LGBTI+s brought into Parliamentary agenda

Violence against LGBTI+s brought into Parliamentary agenda

Main opposition CHP MP Kadıgil has addressed two Parliamentary questions to the Ministers of Interior and Justice and raised concerns over the increasing number of hate attacks targeting the LGBTI+ community in Turkey.

Ajda’s neighbors to stand trial for gender discrimination

LGBTI+ RIGHTS

Ajda’s neighbors to stand trial for gender discrimination

A lawsuit has been filed against the neighbors of trans woman Ajda over their hate speech and transphobic attitude. Charged with “wrongful act”, “gender discrimination” and “threat,” they will stand trial at the İstanbul 14th Penal Judgeship of First Instance.

17 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Report on Human Rights of LGBTI+s: ‘2019 Saw an Increase in Torture, Maltreatment’

Report on Human Rights of LGBTI+s: ‘2019 Saw an Increase in Torture, Maltreatment’

“While the legal system of Turkey has no legislation protecting LGBTI+s, the policy makers and implementers themselves can increasingly become the actors of rights violations in that respect,” the Kaos GL association has noted in a recent report.

At Home with Family as an LGBTI+ in Covid-19 Quarantine: Can Life Really Fit into Home?

MAY 17 INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST LGBTI-PHOBIA

At Home with Family as an LGBTI+ in Covid-19 Quarantine: Can Life Really Fit into Home?

How do the LGBTI+s staying home with their families experience coronavirus lockdown? More importantly, can they really fit their lives into their homes? Three LGBTI+ individuals have shared their experiences with bianet.

17 May 2020 Zeynep Çelik

From Amnesty International to Turkey: Prevent Homophobic, Transphobic Violence

From Amnesty International to Turkey: Prevent Homophobic, Transphobic Violence

Amnesty International has released a public statement ahead of May 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “The government of Turkey must take steps to combat rising homophobia and transphobia.”

International Rights Organizations: End Targeted Attacks Against LGBTI+ in Turkey

International Rights Organizations: End Targeted Attacks Against LGBTI+ in Turkey

11 international rights organizations have made a joint statement about the Friday sermon of the Presidency of Religious Affairs that targeted LGBTI+ community: “We call on Turkey to respect, guarantee, protect and fulfil fundamental rights of LGBTI+.”

Worker Dismissed from Municipality Due to Same-Sex Relationship Wins Court Case

Worker Dismissed from Municipality Due to Same-Sex Relationship Wins Court Case

A garbage collector who was dismissed from his job at Kağıthane Municipality in İstanbul without compensation “on the ground of homosexual relationship” has won the lawsuit of reinstatement.

30 January 2019

Declared Homosexual Missing for 87 Days

Declared Homosexual Missing for 87 Days

Umut Göktuğ Söyler, a declared homosexual who has been briefly abducted by his own father and uncle for his sexual orientation, is missing for 87 days.

20 May 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Symbols of the Fight Against Homophobia

Symbols of the Fight Against Homophobia

Today is May 17, "International Day against Homophobia". Baki Koşar and Ahmet Yıldız cases are important symbols as well as many undisclosed LGBT murders in Turkey.

"We Will also Consider Complaints of Homosexuals"

HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATION COMMISSION:

"We Will also Consider Complaints of Homosexuals"

Bostancı, Vice President of the commission, said that applications of "violence in same-sex relations or unions have to be considered as well". The Human Rights Investigation Commission consists of 21 people including its latest member Independent MP Kürkçü.

18 October 2011

Novel about Transsexual Banned for Under-18s

Novel about Transsexual Banned for Under-18s

A Prime Ministerial board has banned advertisement for the novel "Third Class Woman" by Anıl Alacaoğlu.

11 August 2009 Bawer Çakır

Novel about Transsexual Banned for Under-18s

Novel about Transsexual Banned for Under-18s

A Prime Ministerial board has banned advertisement for the novel "Third Class Woman" by Anıl Alacaoğlu.

11 August 2009 Bawer Çakır

GENDER

LGBT Activists Demonstrate Against Killings

LGBT rights activists protested yet another killing of a transgender individual in Ankara. They urge the government to tackle "hate crimes".