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'Pride cannot be put on trial'

'Pride cannot be put on trial'

Members of an NGO are standing trial for screening the movie "Pride."

30 January 2024

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.

Police obstruct Pride event, assail Green Left MP in Adana

Police obstruct Pride event, assail Green Left MP in Adana

MP Kaya said that the police had subjected her to restraints despite introducing herself as an MP.

Rights advocates urge release of LGBTI+ activist facing repatriation to Iran

Rights advocates urge release of LGBTI+ activist facing repatriation to Iran

Elyas Torabibaeskendari, who has been residing in Turkey for 10 years and is under international protection status, may face death sentence in their own country, rights defenders warn.

30 June 2023 Evrim Kepenek

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

PRIDE MONTH

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.

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.

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.

METU Pride March marred by interventions, detentions

METU Pride March marred by interventions, detentions

Posters promoting the "protection of the family" were hung on campus prior to the parade.

9 June 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Tuğçe Yılmaz

Hearing of dozens in Boğaziçi Pride trial marks Turkey's Pride Month start

Hearing of dozens in Boğaziçi Pride trial marks Turkey's Pride Month start

During the last day of marathon hearings involving 70 students participating in last year's Boğaziçi Pride, İstanbul's Police Chief faced again allegations of employing excessive violence.

1 June 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Wouter Massink

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

‘Pride March’ case against LGBTIQ+ Assemblies ends in acquittal

‘Pride March’ case against LGBTIQ+ Assemblies ends in acquittal

Eight LGBTI+ rights advocates were on trial for “violating the Law no. 2911 on Meetings and Demonstrations” because they joined the 2021 İstanbul Pride March. All activists have been acquitted at their final hearing.

8 February 2022

İstanbul governor bans LGBTI+ Pride March again

İstanbul governor bans LGBTI+ Pride March again

As the Pride March has been banned for the seventh consecutive year, LGBTI+s say they will defy the ban and "find one another on the streets."

Decathlon Turkey Calls for 'Inclusiveness' After Reactions to 'Pride Month' Post

Decathlon Turkey Calls for 'Inclusiveness' After Reactions to 'Pride Month' Post

The company has said it was "surprised and upset" because of a boycott campaign against it over a social media post on Pride Month.