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In photos: Women defy bans, police violence to mark Nov 25 in İstanbul

In photos: Women defy bans, police violence to mark Nov 25 in İstanbul

Nearly 200 demonstrators were detained amid a harsh police response.

26 November 2024 Ali Dinç

Evrim Kepenek & Ali Dinç

Nearly 200 detained as women attempt anti-violence protest in İstanbul

Nearly 200 detained as women attempt anti-violence protest in İstanbul

Police have sealed off all side streets leading to İstiklal Avenue with barricades since midday. After unsuccesfull attempts to gather in Taksim, women gathered near the Karaköy pier. At least 169 demonstrators were detained during the events as police responded violently.

25 November 2024 Evrim Kepenek,Ali Dinç

İstanbul bans Nov 25 women’s rights demonstrations

İstanbul bans Nov 25 women’s rights demonstrations

Public transport has been restricted in Taksim area.

25 November 2024

Men killed 4,179 women, injured 7,221 women in 15 years

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Men killed 4,179 women, injured 7,221 women in 15 years

Men killed at least 344 women and inflicted violence on at least 558 women in 322 days between January 1, 2024 and November 18, 2024. In the same period, the deaths of at least 263 women were “suspicious”.

21 November 2024 Evrim Kepenek

November 25 March in Kadıköy Prevented by Police

November 25 March in Kadıköy Prevented by Police

The march to be held in Kadıköy in İstanbul upon the call of Women’s Assemblies on the occasion of November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women has been prevented by the police.

25 November 2018

November 25 March in Taksim Could Not Be Held, Police Use Tear Gas

November 25 March in Taksim Could Not Be Held, Police Use Tear Gas

The march to be held in Taksim in İstanbul on the occasion of November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women has been prevented by the police. While the police have used tear gas on women, the women have not dispersed.

25 November 2018 Evrim Kepenek,Hikmet Adal