LGBTI+ rights

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Galatasaray supports its football player in the face of homophobia

CRIMINAL COMPLAINT FILED

Galatasaray supports its football player in the face of homophobia

The executive board of Galatasaray Sports Club has expressed its support for its football player Taylan Antalyalı, who has recently been targeted by homophobic comments because he wore a shirt with the slogan “Powered by pride” in rainbow colors.

HDP MP Hüda Kaya goes to Parliament in rainbow colors

HDP MP Hüda Kaya goes to Parliament in rainbow colors

Amid mounting discrimination, hate speech and violence against LGBTI+s, HDP’s Kaya says, “In the face of those who are enemies of everything other than a single color, I came to the Parliament today in the most beautiful colors of nature, with rainbow…”

First Pride March in Eskişehir: ‘We want the whole city’

ON JUNE 30 AT 6.30 PM

First Pride March in Eskişehir: ‘We want the whole city’

Ahead of the first Pride March today, the LGBTI+s in Turkey’s Central Anatolian province of Eskişehir say, “We come together against the institutions that disregard the experiences of subjects; we get organized against all discriminatory practices.”

30 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Homophobic attack in İstanbul: ‘It was like a life-and-death situation’

Homophobic attack in İstanbul: ‘It was like a life-and-death situation’

LGBTI+s were faced with attempted lynching in İstanbul’s Tophane neighbourhood; police told them, “Don’t exaggerate.” They have received a medical report documenting the battery and are now preparing to file a criminal complaint.

30 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Amnesty International condemns ban on Pride March, police violence

Amnesty International condemns ban on Pride March, police violence

Amnesty International has condemned the “baseless and arbitrary banning for the sixth consecutive year of İstanbul Pride in clear violation of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression and the use of unnecessary and excessive force.”

Being an LGBTI+ in Turkey: ‘We are not safe’

IN THE WAKE OF PRIDE MARCH

Being an LGBTI+ in Turkey: ‘We are not safe’

The LGBTI+s who came together in Taksim for the 19th İstanbul Pride March were once again attacked by the police.

29 June 2021 Vedat Örüç

Police seal off trans women’s houses in İstanbul

Police seal off trans women’s houses in İstanbul

The houses where trans women live in İstanbul have been sealed off. Legist Kerem Dikmen has noted that it is against the law. The Pride Week Committee has also stressed that it is not a coincidence that it has happened right after the Pride March.

‘Rainbow’ case against Boğaziçi students: Court lifts international travel bans

‘Rainbow’ case against Boğaziçi students: Court lifts international travel bans

Briefly detained at Boğaziçi University and standing trial for carrying a rainbow flag representing the LGBTI+ community, 12 students had their second hearing today, on June 28. A press statement was made before the hearing.

The year 2021 in Turkey: Picnic is forbidden, so is marching

WOMEN’S AGENDA BY EVRİM KEPENEK

The year 2021 in Turkey: Picnic is forbidden, so is marching

LGBTI+s wanted to have a picnic in İstanbul’s Maçka Park a few days ago. It was banned. They wanted to hold a pride march in Taksim Square, one of the most well-known squares of the world. It was also banned. The year is 2021.

28 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

'We want Taksim, İstanbul and all cities and rurals'

19TH İSTANBUL PRIDE MARCH

'We want Taksim, İstanbul and all cities and rurals'

"Last year has passed with oppression, violence and bullying for both LGBTI+s and the whole society. However, we don't back down from our rights, existence, and freedom," reads the press statement made at the 19th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride March.

19th İstanbul Pride March: Police attack in Taksim, several people detained

19th İstanbul Pride March: Police attack in Taksim, several people detained

The Sub-Governor’s Office of Beyoğlu has banned the LGBTI+ Pride March to be held in Taksim. The police attacked the group who gathered in Taksim. Using plastic bullets, they have taken at least 20 people into custody.

26 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Police attack LGBTI+s' picnic: 1 person detained

PRIDE WEEK IN İSTANBUL

Police attack LGBTI+s' picnic: 1 person detained

The police have attacked the LGBTI+s having a picnic at Maçka Park in İstanbul as part of the Pride Week. One person has been detained. While the Şişli Sub-Governor's Office banned the picnic, rainbow flags were not allowed into the park.

22 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek,Tansu Pişkin

İstanbul Convention rally: 'I was born free and I live freely'

REPORT/IMPRESSIONS

İstanbul Convention rally: 'I was born free and I live freely'

Even if the convention is abolished, women and LGBTI+s are determined to enforce its articles.

21 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Turkey’s Islamist, ultra-nationalist coalition government and panic over LGBTQ symbols

Turkey’s Islamist, ultra-nationalist coalition government and panic over LGBTQ symbols

Rainbow might be carried to the center of politics with the AKP/MHP coalition's hope to fracture the opposition, yet the colors that keep appearing, despite their attempts, can be considered a sign of people's persistence and will to repossess their narratives.

19 June 2021 Tunay Altay

Boğaziçi ‘rainbow case’ | ‘We will shine with our all colors’

Boğaziçi ‘rainbow case’ | ‘We will shine with our all colors’

Put on trial for holding rainbow flags representing the LGBTI+ community, 12 students of Boğaziçi University appeared before the judge. The court board has partly lifted the judicial control measures, ruling that international travel bans shall remain in effect.

3 June 2021 Dilek Şen

Men kill 18 women in May

MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT

Men kill 18 women in May

Men killed at least 18 women, inflicted violence on at least 67 women, killed at least one child, abused at least 16 girls and boys, harassed at least 13 women and forced at least 55 women to sex work in May 2021.

3 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

‘We will keep on painting everywhere in colors’

RAINBOW FROM METU TO BOĞAZİÇİ

‘We will keep on painting everywhere in colors’

The Rector’s Office of METU has launched an investigation against the students who painted the stairs at the campus in rainbow colors. But why do the students paint the stairs? What do they want? Will they continue? They have spoken to bianet.

22 April 2021 Dilek Şen

Homosexual Jewish prisoner from France attacked in prison in Turkey

Homosexual Jewish prisoner from France attacked in prison in Turkey

Fabien Azoulay, a homosexual and Jewish citizen of France, has been in prison in Turkey for the last 4 years.

Homophobic hate attack: Male perpetarator detained

Homophobic hate attack: Male perpetarator detained

A man who calls himself “Fırat Delikanlı” has been detained. Having attacked a person, calling him “perverted gay”, he posted the attack on Instagram.

We cannot be ‘shy’ in defending LGBTI+ rights

PENNED BY EVRİM KEPENEK

We cannot be ‘shy’ in defending LGBTI+ rights

We consider “secrecy” to be important in helping someone, but I would like to note that if we want to support the LGBTI+ movement, what we need to do is not to “help” but to defend their rights and to do it "openly."

15 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

From HRW to Turkey: End Stigmatization of LGBTs, Investigation of Bars

From HRW to Turkey: End Stigmatization of LGBTs, Investigation of Bars

HRW has released a statement regarding the investigations launched against Ankara and Diyarbakır Bars: “Turkey’s government should not tolerate statements by officials that encourage hate crimes and target LGBT people and those living with HIV.”

‘Presidency of Religious Affairs’ Targeting of the LGBTI+, HIV+ is Unacceptable’

STATEMENT BY 16 RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS

‘Presidency of Religious Affairs’ Targeting of the LGBTI+, HIV+ is Unacceptable’

16 rights organizations have made a statement on President of Religious Affairs' targeting remarks about LGBTI+s: “The Presidency clearly conducted hate speech, targeting the individuals and groups associated. We are worried about its social impacts.”

Investigation Against Diyarbakır Bar Association for ‘Degrading Religious Values’

Investigation Against Diyarbakır Bar Association for ‘Degrading Religious Values’

Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation against Diyarbakır Bar Association over its statement on President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş’s targeting remarks about the LGBTI+.

What Do LGBTI+s Expect from Health Workers?

IN THE WAKE OF LGBTI+ HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

What Do LGBTI+s Expect from Health Workers?

On the occasion of LGBTI+ Health Awareness Week, the BİZ Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Studies Association and Turkish Medical Students’ International Committee have asked LGBTI+s what they expect from health workers.

METU LGBTI+ Solidarity Now a Member of EPOA

METU LGBTI+ Solidarity Now a Member of EPOA

The European Pride Organizers Association (EPOA) has announced that METU LGBTI+ Solidarity, the organizers of the Pride Parade in the university, is now its member.

13 January 2020

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