content tagged with october 2021

The number of unemployed people falls by 75 thousand, says Turkey’s state agency

The number of unemployed people falls by 75 thousand, says Turkey’s state agency

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has released the labor force statistics for October 2021: The unemployment rate was 11.2 percent, which marked a monthly decrease of 0.2 percentage point.

10 December 2021

At least 165 workers lost their lives in October

OCCUPATIONAL HOMICIDES

At least 165 workers lost their lives in October

According to the report of the Health and Safety Labor Watch, at least 165 workers lost their lives in October 2021. While 16 of the deceased were women, 149 were men.

15 November 2021

‘19 healthcare workers subjected to violence in Turkey in October'

UNION REPORT

‘19 healthcare workers subjected to violence in Turkey in October'

The Essential Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union has released a monthly report on violence against healthcare workers: “No action was taken against the 2 of 21 assaulters while 15 were released from detention.”

15 November 2021

Report condemns 'increasing violence, threats of security forces against journalists’

PROGRESSIVE JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

Report condemns 'increasing violence, threats of security forces against journalists’

In its monthly report on press freedom in Turkey, the ÇGD criticizes the security forces’ treatment of journalists, underlining that “intimidation practices are implemented especially against members of certain media outlets.”

11 November 2021

'Authorities try to deport the ones exposed to violations of rights'

REPORT ON RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

'Authorities try to deport the ones exposed to violations of rights'

Speaking about the detention of CHP members distributing the party's leaflets, Üsterci says, "It is very important in terms of showing how narrow the public/political space in the country is and the extent the ruling power's tutelage over politics has reached."

10 November 2021

Food in Turkey’s prisons: Rice, pasta, canned food

OCTOBER REPORT BY CİSST

Food in Turkey’s prisons: Rice, pasta, canned food

The report of the Civil Society in the Penal System Association shows that wardens wear the same gloves while searching prisoners' beds, personal belongings and garbage.

8 November 2021

Turkey’s annual consumer inflation rate nears 20 percent

TURKSTAT DATA

Turkey’s annual consumer inflation rate nears 20 percent

The state agency Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the consumer price index for October 2021: While monthly inflation stands at 2.39 percent, annual inflation has been measured as 19.89 percent.

3 November 2021

Men kill 22 women in October

MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT OCTOBER 2021

Men kill 22 women in October

Men inflicted violence on at least 53 women, killed at least two children, abused at least 49 girls and boys, harassed at least 280 women and forced 79 women to sex work in October 2021.

3 November 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Violations of rights faced by women journalists: Most cases in Turkey, Russia, Canada

CFWIJ REPORT

Violations of rights faced by women journalists: Most cases in Turkey, Russia, Canada

According to the monthly report of the Coalition for Women in Journalism, Turkey was the leading country with the most cases of violence against women journalists in October: “At least 14 women reporters were subjected to violence in the country.”

2 November 2021

'58 journalists faced up to 896 years in prison in Turkey in October'

'COST OF JOURNALISM' REPORT

'58 journalists faced up to 896 years in prison in Turkey in October'

The Journalists’ Association has released its report for October 2021: At least 58 journalists and media workers were put on trial, three journalists were sentenced to 2 years, 5 months, 12 days in prison and a fine of 16,600 TRY.

1 November 2021