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Trial over forced sex work: Woman’s witness statement disregarded

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Trial over forced sex work: Woman’s witness statement disregarded

In the trial of the gang that forced Sibel Y. to sex work, the second hearing has been held. Lawyer Keskin says the witness statement of a woman must be taken into consideration, stressing the importance of İstanbul Convention in this context.

23 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Forced to sex work, Sibel says, ‘The real struggle starts now’

Forced to sex work, Sibel says, ‘The real struggle starts now’

Struggling against a crime group which forced her to sex work, Sibel Y. calls on everyone to follow the first hearing tomorrow, on April 15, 2021: “Don’t leave me alone."

14 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Forced to sex work, Sibel Y. demands justice: ‘Police raided my house’

Forced to sex work, Sibel Y. demands justice: ‘Police raided my house’

Sibel Y. previously announced that a man named Mutlu E. had sexually assaulted her and subjected her to systematic violence in Milas, Bodrum. The police raided her house and seized all digital materials, says Sibel Y. to bianet.

23 November 2020 Evrim Kepenek

'Brothels Being Shot Down, Unregistered Sex Industry Expanding'

'Brothels Being Shot Down, Unregistered Sex Industry Expanding'

Five brothels have been closed for various reasons in 2017 in Turkey. President of Red Umbrella association Ördek says that the brothels were not being closed with a demand-related but rather with a moralistic perspective.

12 October 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Leyla from Registered Brothel Planned to be Closed Tells of Her Experiences

Leyla from Registered Brothel Planned to be Closed Tells of Her Experiences

The registered brothel in Antep wants to be closed due to the reason that it “does not suit Antep”. Women say, “We’ve chosen our path. What are they protecting us from? If they want to protect, they can grant us early retirement”.

5 April 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Public Institutions Discuss Sex Work First Time in Turkey

Public Institutions Discuss Sex Work First Time in Turkey

For the first time in Turkey, state institutions and organizations come together with NGO members to discuss sex work.

10 December 2015