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Eight activists to stand trial for participating in İstanbul Pride

Eight activists to stand trial for participating in İstanbul Pride

The indictment described the Pride Parade as a "so-called pride march."

12 December 2024

Detained during Pride Parade, Iranian refugee released from deportation center after a month

Detained during Pride Parade, Iranian refugee released from deportation center after a month

Elyas Torabibaeskendari, who has been residing in Turkey under temporary protection status for 10 years, could face ill-treatment and potentially death sentence in their home country.

31 July 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Irainian refugee detained during İstanbul Pride Parade faces deportation, possible death sentence

Irainian refugee detained during İstanbul Pride Parade faces deportation, possible death sentence

The refugee could face a death sentence solely because of their sexual orientation, the Pride Week Comittee has said.

İzmir Pride Parade results in violence, detentions

İzmir Pride Parade results in violence, detentions

The march, banned on the pretext of 'protecting public morality', led to the apprehension of at least 50 people.

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.

Capturing resilience: Photos from İstanbul's Pride Parade

Capturing resilience: Photos from İstanbul's Pride Parade

Despite bans and heavy police presence, LGBTI+ activists managed to hold a gathering and deliver their messages in İstanbul.

Full statement of İstanbul Pride Parade Committee: 'You can't deal with queers'

PRIDE 2023

Full statement of İstanbul Pride Parade Committee: 'You can't deal with queers'

The LGBTI+ activists who gathered in the Nişantaşı quarter managed to read out a statement before the police intervention.

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.

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

İstanbul governor refuses to permit investigation into police chief who beat LGBTI+ activists

İstanbul governor refuses to permit investigation into police chief who beat LGBTI+ activists

The decision issued by Governor Ali Yerlikaya said police detained 373 people by exercising "gradual and proportional force" during the Pride Parade.

29 September 2022 Evrim Kepenek

İstanbul Pride Parade | Detained and tortured, 373 people released

30TH İSTANBUL PRIDE WEEK

İstanbul Pride Parade | Detained and tortured, 373 people released

373 people were detained during the İstanbul Pride Parade. Everyone has been released once their statements were taken and medical check-ups were completed. Lawyers say, "LGBTI+s were tortured and subjected to maltreatment during detention."

Police attack Pride Parade and detain 373 people

30TH İSTANBUL PRIDE WEEK

Police attack Pride Parade and detain 373 people

Hundreds of LGBTI+ activists have been detained at İstanbul's Pride Parade, 30 of them were under the age of 18. The Pride Parade has been banned in the city since 2015.

27 June 2022 Evrim Kepenek,Tuğçe Yılmaz

METU Pride Parade case ends in acquittal

METU Pride Parade case ends in acquittal

All defendants who joined the Pride Parade at the Middle East Technical University in May 2019 have been acquitted. One person has been given a judicial fine for insult.

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

Pride March at Boğaziçi University: 'Get used to it, we are not going anywhere'

Pride March at Boğaziçi University: 'Get used to it, we are not going anywhere'

At the Pride March held in Boğaziçi University, students carried the photographs from the “Pride” exhibition, which was banned by vice rector Fazıl Önder Sönmez. They marched by carrying the photos of Ateş Alpar.

'Students defending LGBTI+ rights in Turkey'

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN

'Students defending LGBTI+ rights in Turkey'

Amnesty International has launched a petition for 18 students and one academic put on trial in the METU Pride Parade case: "It is unacceptable that they face prosecution for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly."

12 November 2020

Court overturns ban on 9th METU Pride Parade

Court overturns ban on 9th METU Pride Parade

The Ankara 7th Administrative Court has concluded that the ban on the 9th LGBTI+ Pride Parade to be held in Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara in 2019 was unlawful. The court has overturned the ban.

Activist Detained in Pride Parade Wins Lawsuit for Compensation

Activist Detained in Pride Parade Wins Lawsuit for Compensation

Aslı Yasemin was detained and exposed to violence by the police during the 2017 Pride Parade in İstanbul.

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

Urgent Action by Amnesty International: Drop Charges Against METU Students and Academic

Urgent Action by Amnesty International: Drop Charges Against METU Students and Academic

Amnesty International has launched an urgent action campaign for 18 students and one academic put on trial for joining the Pride Parade at Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara: “Drop the charges against the students and academic.”

31 October 2019

Police Attack with Shields, Pepper Gas After Pride Parade Statement Read

17TH İSTANBUL LGBTI+ PRIDE PARADE

Police Attack with Shields, Pepper Gas After Pride Parade Statement Read

As the police did not allow the Pride Parade to be held along İstiklal Avenue in Taksim, Pride Week Committee has read out its statement on nearby Mis Street. Afterwards, the police have intervened against the group with shields and pepper gas.

30 June 2019 Evrim Kepenek,Hikmet Adal

‘On What Grounds is Pride Parade not Permitted?’

CHP MP SEZGİN TANRIKULU

‘On What Grounds is Pride Parade not Permitted?’

Submitting a Parliamentary question to Vice President Fuat Oktay, CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu has asked on what grounds the Governorship of İstanbul has not permitted the Pride Parade, raising concerns over discrimination against the LGBTI+s.

27th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week Starts

PRIDE WEEK EVENTS

27th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week Starts

The 27th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week has started. A series of workshops, discussion panels, parties and film screenings will be held for a week as part of Pride Week events.

METU LGBTI+ Solidarity Calls to Pride Parade: ‘Give Color to METU’

METU LGBTI+ Solidarity Calls to Pride Parade: ‘Give Color to METU’

Middle East Technical University (METU) LGBTI+ Solidarity has made a call to the Pride Parade to be held in the university on May 10. The METU Presidency previously announced that all LGBTI+ events to be held in the campus have been banned.

24 People Who Joined 2017 LGBTI+ Pride Parade in İstanbul Acquitted

24 People Who Joined 2017 LGBTI+ Pride Parade in İstanbul Acquitted

Charged with “violating the law on meetings and demonstrations”, 24 people who joined the 15th LGBTI+ Pride Parade in İstanbul in 2017 have been acquitted in their final hearing. The court board has underlined that the elements of the crime did not arise.

7th Pride Parade Held in Boğaziçi University

7th Pride Parade Held in Boğaziçi University

Organized by the Boğaziçi University LGBTI+ Studies Club, the 7th Pride Parade was held in the university on April 17. Waving rainbow flags, the students also carried the banner, “We have brought along the METU Pride Parade to everywhere."

Lawsuit Against 6 Participants of 2018 İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Parade

Lawsuit Against 6 Participants of 2018 İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Parade

A lawsuit has been filed against six people who were taken into custody during the LGBTI+ Pride Parade in İstanbul in 2018. The first hearing of the case will be held at the İstanbul 12th Penal Court of First Instance on April 18, 2019.

26 February 2019

Story of İstanbul LGBTİ+ Pride Parade with Photos

Story of İstanbul LGBTİ+ Pride Parade with Photos

Here is the prohibited İstanbul LGBTİ+ Pride Parade day from photojournalist Hüseyin Aldemir’s camera…

3 July 2018 Hüseyin Aldemir

26th Pride Week Ends with Statements for Press

26th Pride Week Ends with Statements for Press

İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Parade hasn’t been allowed. Activists have met at Mis Street and issued a statement for the press. After that, another statement was issued at Odakule. 11 people have been taken into custody.

2 July 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Trial of Those Detained During 2017 Pride Parade Adjourned to November

Trial of Those Detained During 2017 Pride Parade Adjourned to November

Trial of 24 people, who were detained during 15th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Parade planned to be organized as part of 25th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week last year, will resume on November 8.

28 June 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

26th İstanbul Pride Week Program Announced

26th İstanbul Pride Week Program Announced

Full program of 26th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week to be held from June 25 to July 1 has been announced.

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