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ECtHR to examine LGBTI+ event bans in Turkey

ECtHR to examine LGBTI+ event bans in Turkey

The European court has asked Turkey to clarify the legal basis for the bans between 2016 and 2018.

Yeğin, a transgender parent, runs for Şişli Municipality Council from TİP

Yeğin, a transgender parent, runs for Şişli Municipality Council from TİP

Entering into politics openly identifying as a transgender parent for the first time in Turkey, Nilüfer Kan Yeğin is also a volunteer for the LGBTİ+ Families and Friends Association since 2022.

Government's 'family workshops' exclude NGOs, spread anti-LGBTI+ sentiment

Government's 'family workshops' exclude NGOs, spread anti-LGBTI+ sentiment

Women's rights advocates perceive the workshops as preparation for the planned news constitution and amendments to the Civil Code, which they say could jeopardize women's rights.

22 September 2023 Evrim Kepenek

LGBTI+ seafarers: 'Heterosexism is a storm that settles over seafaring'

LGBTI+ seafarers: 'Heterosexism is a storm that settles over seafaring'

LGBTI+ seafarers talked to bianet: "I am a breakwater that breaks this system. What I feel is that I am a hopeful rainbow that emerges above the sea in the rain, in the waves hitting the shore."

METU students defy bans at graduation ceremony to display rainbow, trans flags

METU students defy bans at graduation ceremony to display rainbow, trans flags

The METU graduation ceremonies have traditionally been a forum for students to hold sarcastic banners related to the country's political agenda. The administration had taken measures to prevent such displays.

Transgender doctor reinstated after being dismissed for 'disrupting general morals'

Transgender doctor reinstated after being dismissed for 'disrupting general morals'

Larin Kayataş was expelled from her profession in 2021, just one month after being assigned to a state hospital in İstanbul.

Anti-LGBTI+ pressure forces early closure of Eskişehir art exhibition

Anti-LGBTI+ pressure forces early closure of Eskişehir art exhibition

The conclusion of the exhibition has been brought forward following an investigation.

University student faces formal proceedings after unfurling rainbow flag at graduation ceremony

University student faces formal proceedings after unfurling rainbow flag at graduation ceremony

The university described the act as "provocation" and the rainbow flag as "LGBT rag."

LGBTI+ activists unfurl rainbow flags in Ankara against bans

LGBTI+ activists unfurl rainbow flags in Ankara against bans

Activists in the capital city mark the Pride Week with various events.

Activists unfurl rainbow flag on Galata Tower after İstanbul Pride Parade

Activists unfurl rainbow flag on Galata Tower after İstanbul Pride Parade

At least 93 individuals have been apprehended following the 21st edition of the march.

İstanbul Pride Parade: LGBTI+ activists gather despite restrictions, nearly 100 detained

İstanbul Pride Parade: LGBTI+ activists gather despite restrictions, nearly 100 detained

Amid heavy police presence in Taksim, the usual location for the Pride Parade, activists gathered in the nearby quarter of Nişantaşı without a prior public announcement.

25 June 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Tuğçe Yılmaz,Wouter Massink

'Go insane as we exist': LGBTI+ activists project Pride Parade message onto Bosphorus Bridge

'Go insane as we exist': LGBTI+ activists project Pride Parade message onto Bosphorus Bridge

Amid widespread bans on LGBTI+ events, activists found a creative way to deliver their message.

Primary school staff suspended in İstanbul after 'rainbow decorations'

Primary school staff suspended in İstanbul after 'rainbow decorations'

The suspension of the teachers came after a tweet by the former mayor of Ankara. İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week Committee has expressed support for the affected teachers.

LGBTI+ breakfast gathering in İzmir faces harassment by group chanting 'Allahu Akbar'

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LGBTI+ breakfast gathering in İzmir faces harassment by group chanting 'Allahu Akbar'

A pro-government secular party and an Islamist group jointly protested the gathering organized by the provincial bar association. The lawyers criticized the police for their lenient approach towards those harassing the event.

AKP-run municipalities persist in concert bans following artists' support for LGBTI+, opposition

AKP-run municipalities persist in concert bans following artists' support for LGBTI+, opposition

One mayor defended the concert bans on Melike Şahin and Hüseyin Turan, stating that they will continue with artists who respect 'the national will and society's values.'

İstanbul Trans Pride March: Detained activists released

İstanbul Trans Pride March: Detained activists released

Ten people, including a minor, were detained during the event, whcih was banned by the authorities.

LGBTI+ 'tea gathering' banned in İstanbul

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LGBTI+ 'tea gathering' banned in İstanbul

The "Tea&Talk" events have been attended by English speakers in İstanbul for years.

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.

Pride Month: Police detain students ahead of planned picnic in İzmir

Pride Month: Police detain students ahead of planned picnic in İzmir

The organizers of the picnic have condemned arbitrary bans on Pride Month events.

LGBTI+ groups mark the start of Pride Month

LGBTI+ groups mark the start of Pride Month

This year, the theme of the celebrations in the country will be centered around the May elections and the pressures faced by the LGBTI+ community.

Seventy students on trial for Boğaziçi pride participation amid torture allegations

Seventy students on trial for Boğaziçi pride participation amid torture allegations

They face imprisonment for up to three years for 'resisting the police and opposing demonstration laws' during the 9th Pride Parade at Boğaziçi University on May 20, 2022.

30 May 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Wouter Massink

'Our struggle is bigger than his words': LGBTI+ groups react to Erdoğan's victory speech

'Our struggle is bigger than his words': LGBTI+ groups react to Erdoğan's victory speech

Following his re-election, the president once again accused the opposition parties of being "pro-LGBT" and labeled the LGBTI+ community "perverted movements."

ILGA Rainbow Index: Turkey remains second-worst country for LGBTI+s in Europe

ILGA Rainbow Index: Turkey remains second-worst country for LGBTI+s in Europe

The three-page Turkey report includes President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan targeting LGBTI+s through the "family" concept. The problems of LGBTI+ refugees are also highlighted.

LGBTI+ groups in Turkey voice concern over increasing hate speech ahead of elections

LGBTI+ groups in Turkey voice concern over increasing hate speech ahead of elections

While Erdoğan has accused the opposition of being pro-LGBTI+ at almost every election rally, some opposition leaders reproduced hate speech in their responses, rights defenders say.

9 May 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Erdoğan urges young people to stay away from 'pro-LGBT' opposition

Erdoğan urges young people to stay away from 'pro-LGBT' opposition

As the elections near, the president has resorted to religious and anti-LGBTI+ rhetoric.

Mob attack on LGBTI+s during Diyarbakır Newroz celebrations

Mob attack on LGBTI+s during Diyarbakır Newroz celebrations

Rights defenders and political party members who wanted to defend the LGBTI+s were also attacked.

22 March 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Türkiye remains second-worst country for LGBTI+s in Europe

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Türkiye remains second-worst country for LGBTI+s in Europe

Having scored 4 out of 100, Türkiye once again ranked 48th in the Rainbow Index, surpassing only Azerbaijan.

21 February 2023

Victim of transphobic assault: 'Streets belong to all of us, we are not leaving!'

Victim of transphobic assault: 'Streets belong to all of us, we are not leaving!'

Melis Yağmur Hanzade, a street musician who got attacked in a transphobic hate assault in İzmir, made a public statement at the place where the attack took place.

6 December 2022

Interior Ministry investigates district municipality over 'LGBTI+ solidarity center'

Interior Ministry investigates district municipality over 'LGBTI+ solidarity center'

The investigation comes after pro-government outlets targeting the municipality.

2 December 2022

Erdoğan says 'LGBT imposition a global dictatorship tool' against Islam

Erdoğan says 'LGBT imposition a global dictatorship tool' against Islam

Headscarf restrictions in Europe are a new form of racism, according to the president.

28 November 2022

Lawsuit against 70 students for participating in Boğaziçi Pride Parade

Lawsuit against 70 students for participating in Boğaziçi Pride Parade

Police prevented the parade in May, detaining dozens of students and an academic.

14 November 2022

More anti-LGBTI+ rallies to take place across Türkiye

More anti-LGBTI+ rallies to take place across Türkiye

Poised to propose a Constitutional amendment "to protect the family," the government openly supports the rallies.

11 November 2022

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