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President Erdoğan Speaks at UN
President Erdoğan Speaks at UN
In his speech at the UN, Erdoğan discussed the FETÖ, the war in Syria, a no-fly zone and the military operations in Syria and Mosul.
21 September 2016
Rights Organizations: UN Must Monitor Turkey Closely
Rights Organizations: UN Must Monitor Turkey Closely
In the human rights session of the UN Human Rights Council, NGOs have underlined the increasing human rights violations during the State of Emergency and stated that the violations must be monitored closely.
20 September 2016
UN: We Have Formed Monitoring Team for Southeast
UN: We Have Formed Monitoring Team for Southeast
UN Human Rights High Commissioner Al Hussein has said they continue to receive right violation complaints about Turkey and declared that a “monitoring team has been formed about the situation in the Southeast”.
13 September 2016
HRW: State Blocks Investigation into Southeast Killings in Turkey
HRW: State Blocks Investigation into Southeast Killings in Turkey
Human Rights Watch Organization has noted that the Government of Turkey was blocking access for independent investigations into mass abuses against civilians across southeast Turkey and demanded to grant UN permission to launch investigation.
11 July 2016
Rights Organizations Not Invited to World Humanitarian Summit
Rights Organizations Not Invited to World Humanitarian Summit
Leading human rights organizations in Turkey such as TİHV, İHD and HYD have not been invited to the World Humanitarian Summit organized by UN. The organizations criticize the summit being held in Turkey where human rights violations are common.
23 May 2016
Letter from HDP Co-Chairs to Ban Ki-moon
Letter from HDP Co-Chairs to Ban Ki-moon
HDP Co-Chairs have written to UN Secretary General Ban as to the First World Humanitarian Summit, mentioned the humanitarian crises in Turkey and the region, and the possible solutions.
23 May 2016
UN Sends Investigation Commission
UN Sends Investigation Commission
The United Nations has declared that they have accepted the demand for commission to investigate the violation rights that took place during the operations in the southeast, and that send a commission as soon as possible.
16 May 2016
UN Calls on Turkey: ‘Open Borders to Refugees’
UN Calls on Turkey: ‘Open Borders to Refugees’
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has noted that the Syrian refugees who have fled Aleppo and had been waiting on the border should be accepted to Turkey.
9 February 2016
HDP Appeals to UN for Extrajudicial Executions and Enforced Disappearances
HDP Appeals to UN for Extrajudicial Executions and Enforced Disappearances
Peoples’ Democratic Party demanded an investigation from UN Rapporteur for "illegal, extrajudicial and arbitrary executions” in Turkey.
6 August 2015
Petition Aims to Save Women from ISIS “Slave Markets”
Petition Aims to Save Women from ISIS “Slave Markets”
“Have you heard the screams of the Yazidi women who escaped from ISIS slave markets?” an online petition said, urging officials to save women from the hands of ISIS.
18 March 2015
The Disabled Can Claim Their Right in UN
The Disabled Can Claim Their Right in UN
Turkey signed the Optional Protocol of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The disabled people can claim their rights in UN now.
12 December 2014
IFEX: Joint Action for Access to Information and Free Media
RIO+20
IFEX: Joint Action for Access to Information and Free Media
IFEX launched a joint action to call on the UN to recognize the importance of access to information and free media to sustainable development. 77 civil society organizations signed the recommendations that are planned to be included in the RIO+20 summit declaration.
3 November 2011
Red Card from UN for Turkey's Water Policies
Red Card from UN for Turkey's Water Policies
The UN Economic, Social and Cultural Committee determined several violations of human rights by the construction of dams and hydroelectric power plants. The Committee called on the Turkish government to urgently review according laws and regulations.
2 June 2011
UN: "Cyprus Negotiations Picked up Momentum again"
UN: "Cyprus Negotiations Picked up Momentum again"
Special Advisor of the UN Secretary-General on Cyprus, Alexander Downer, said that negotiations have "picked up momentum again" after they had been slowed down on the property issue. The political leaders of Southern and Northern Cyprus will meet again soon.
2 December 2010 Erhan Üstündağ
No Improvement in Discrimination against Women
CEDAW SHADOW REPORT
No Improvement in Discrimination against Women
The Turkish government presents their country report to CEDAW on Wednesday, while women organizations present their alternative Shadow Report to the UN committee. According to the alternative report, gender inequality and discrimination have not improved.
21 July 2010 Semra Pelek
Social Gender Equality Gaining Ground
BMOP ENDED
Social Gender Equality Gaining Ground
The "Protection and Promotion of Human Rights Joint Program for Women and Girls" was implemented in six provinces all over Turkey and came to an end now after four years of work. The program targeted gender equality a local issue and aimed at local solutions.
25 January 2010 Burçin Belge
AI: Israel Used Phosphorus Bombs in Gaza
AI: Israel Used Phosphorus Bombs in Gaza
A fact-finding team found evidence that white phosphours bombs were used in civilian areas. 1,300 Palestinians died, and the damage runs into billions of dollars.
22 January 2009
UN Chief Demands Investigation into Israeli Attack on Gaza Headquarters
Following his visit to the Gaza region, UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon has demanded that there be an inquiry into Israeli attacks on UN buildings. He also condemned the use of "excessive force" by Israel and Hamas.
21 January 2009 Owne Bowcott
UN: No Safe Place in Gaza
The UN Human Rights Council has asked Israel to stop attacks on the Gaza strip and has decided to send a delegation to investigate alleged war crimes. More than 900 Palestinians have died.
14 January 2009
PEN Turkey Tells The Government To Recognize The Rights Of The Homosexuals
Tarık Günersel, Presiden of PEN Turkey, announced that the homosexuals in Turkey were oppressed. Reminding the UN declaration signed by the 64 countries which ends making homosexualism a crime, he asks the government not to ignore it.
26 December 2008
Kosovo’s Independence Dividing the World
Several countries, including Turkey, have recognised Kosovo’s independence. Those opposing the move fear that it will set a precedence for other regions.
20 February 2008 Erhan Üstündağ
Kosovo Declares Independence
Kosovo Declares Independence
The Kosovan parliament has made a unilateral declaration of its independence from Serbia. The EU and the USA support independence, while Serbia and Russia oppose it.
17 February 2008 Tolga Korkut
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