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Earthquake-hit municipality faces backlash over shelter removal decision

Earthquake-hit municipality faces backlash over shelter removal decision

A mayor in the southern province of Hatay clarified that an official letter declaring makeshift tents, containers, and prefabricated structures in public spaces illegal is not as strict as it seems.

26 June 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

‘Woman applied for shelter, police said, “We don’t deal with it”’

REPORT ON MALE VIOLENCE AMID PANDEMIC

‘Woman applied for shelter, police said, “We don’t deal with it”’

The Purple Roof Women’s Shelter Foundation has released its “Outbreak and Violence Against Women Report” for the last two months of 2020.

27 January 2021

'Police Shared the Address of Women’s Shelter with the Man Who Inflicted Violence'

PURPLE ROOF

'Police Shared the Address of Women’s Shelter with the Man Who Inflicted Violence'

After it is reported that a police officer shared the address of a women’s shelter with the man who inflicted violence on a woman, the ensuing public outrage has turned into a campaign on social media: “Will any sanctions be imposed on the officer?”

3 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Animal Rights Defenders Stage Demonstration in Front of Eyüp Municipality

Animal Rights Defenders Stage Demonstration in Front of Eyüp Municipality

İstanbul Eyüp Municipality’s ill-treatment against street dogs has been protested in front of the municipality. The street dogs as well joined the protest.

30 October 2017

Yalova Municipality Fined 15,000 Euros for Torturing Animals

Yalova Municipality Fined 15,000 Euros for Torturing Animals

Yalova Municipality gets administrative fine of 15,000 Euros for torturing animal at the municipality shelter.

Situation of Earthquake Victims in Van still Critical

Situation of Earthquake Victims in Van still Critical

The situation in the south-eastern city of Van is still very difficult after the major earthquakes in October and November 2011. The poorest people have no alternative but staying in tents. Access to healthy nutrition and health service is problematic.

3 January 2012 Nilay Vardar

Protection from Domestic Violence Bears many Problems

Protection from Domestic Violence Bears many Problems

The report on the Hürriyet Campaign against Domestic Violence reveals weak points regarding the current provincial infra structure, the implementation of protective measures and the legal situation. A lack of protection leaves victims in a difficult and often dangerous situation.

8 April 2010 Burçin Belge