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bianet submits shadow report to UN Human Rights Committee

bianet submits shadow report to UN Human Rights Committee

The 25-page report includes assessments regarding violations of freedom of expression and other fundamental human rights in Turkey, along with recommendations for addressing these issues.

21 October 2024 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey's FM meets UN chief at General Assembly

Turkey's FM meets UN chief at General Assembly

Fidan and Guterres addressed recent developments in Ukraine, the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Syria and the Cyprus issue.

25 September 2023

Forced disappearances, arbitrary detentions in Turkey discussed at UNHRC event

Forced disappearances, arbitrary detentions in Turkey discussed at UNHRC event

Human rights advocates highlighted legal harassment against human rights activists and the prevailing impunity concerning forced disappearances.

20 September 2023

UN has provided aid to two million people in Turkey after quakes, says spokesperson

UN has provided aid to two million people in Turkey after quakes, says spokesperson

Some six million people are either in temporary shelters or have migrated to regions outside of the earthquake zone following devastating February earthquakes.

UN experts call for urgent release of Prof. Korur-Fincancı

UN experts call for urgent release of Prof. Korur-Fincancı

Korur-Fincancı, head of the Turkish Medical Association and a professor of forensic medicine, was detained on October 27 because of her comments about the chemical weapon use allegations against Türkiye.

9 November 2022

Ukraine grain deal: UN chief welcomes opening of İstanbul coordination center

Ukraine grain deal: UN chief welcomes opening of İstanbul coordination center

Guterres has thanked Türkiye, Russia and Ukraine for the implementation of last week's grain deal to secure grain export from Ukraine.

Nearly one in five people in Turkey undernourished, shows UN data

Nearly one in five people in Turkey undernourished, shows UN data

According to data from the United Nations World Food Program, 1,7 percent of children under the age of 5 suffer from acute malnutrition and 6 percent of chronic malnutrition in Turkey with a population of 82,3 million.

Women from across the world call on the UN to ‘take action regarding the attacks against Kurds’

Women from across the world call on the UN to ‘take action regarding the attacks against Kurds’

Seventy-five women's organizations and individuals from five continents have urged the UN to mobilize its mechanisms regarding attacks on Makhmour, Sinjar, and Rojava.

Over 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey from Ukraine

UNHCR TURKEY

Over 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey from Ukraine

Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war on February 24, more than 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey, according to an official from the UNHCR Turkey.

United Nations calls on the world to ‘get rid of the scourge of landmines’

United Nations calls on the world to ‘get rid of the scourge of landmines’

“The world is still rife with millions of stockpiled landmines and over 50 countries remain contaminated with these abhorrent weapons,” said UN Secretary General António Guterres on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.

‘Russia should cease the war immediately,’ says Turkey’s envoy to the UN

‘Russia should cease the war immediately,’ says Turkey’s envoy to the UN

"It is a war without victors. A war which should have never started. A war which should cease immediately,” said Feridun Sinirlioğlu, Turkey’s envoy to the United Nations (UN), speaking at the UN General Assembly session on Ukraine.

Letter to UN for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: 'Take urgent action'

Letter to UN for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: 'Take urgent action'

43 bars, law and rights organizations from Turkey and the world have sent a letter to the special rapporteurs and working groups of the United Nations and expressed “grave concern” over “imminent risk to health and life of ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk.”

21 January 2022

‘Lawyer held in solitary confinement due to COVID-19’

TURKEY RESPONDS TO UN LETTER

‘Lawyer held in solitary confinement due to COVID-19’

Turkey has responded to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders’ letter demanding explanation regarding the lawsuits and investigations launched against lawyers Çelik and Aydın.

29 September 2021

Erdoğan says Paris Agreement will be submitted to Parliament next month

ADDRESS TO UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Erdoğan says Paris Agreement will be submitted to Parliament next month

In his address to the UN General Assembly, Erdoğan has announced that the Paris Climate Agreement will be submitted to the Parliament to be ratified next month and that “Turkey has neither the means nor patience to meet new immigration waves.”

22 September 2021

Erdoğan: Islamophobia is as dangerous as coronavirus

IN THE US FOR UN SESSION

Erdoğan: Islamophobia is as dangerous as coronavirus

Having arrived in New York to attend the UN General Assembly's 76th session, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan made a speech at an event organized by the Turkish American National Steering Committee.

20 September 2021

President Erdoğan to attend UN General Assembly in US

President Erdoğan to attend UN General Assembly in US

After last year's virtual summit, the assembly will be held in New York between September 19-22.

9 September 2021

‘Young refugees identify Turkey as their home country’

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY

‘Young refugees identify Turkey as their home country’

There are about 15 million young people who live in Turkey, including 1.7 million young refugees. Identifying Turkey as their home country, more than 55 percent of young refugees do not want to return to their home country.

Republic of Cyprus takes Varosha to UN Security Council

Republic of Cyprus takes Varosha to UN Security Council

Nikos Hristodulidis, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, has announced that they have applied to the United Nations Security Council regarding the attempts to partially open the Varosha quarter of Famagusta.

UN rapporteur urges Turkey to 'stop misusing the law to detain human rights defenders'

UN rapporteur urges Turkey to 'stop misusing the law to detain human rights defenders'

The case of imprisoned businessperson and rights advocate Osman Kavala is an "emblematic of a pattern of judicial harassment against human rights defenders in Turkey," according to UN Special Rapporteur Lawlor.

New round of Cyprus talks to be held in April

New round of Cyprus talks to be held in April

The purpose of the meeting will be to determine whether a common ground exists for the parties to negotiate a lasting solution, according to the UN secretary-general's spokesperson.

25 February 2021

Turkey climbs up in UN human development index, declines in gender inequality rankings

Turkey climbs up in UN human development index, declines in gender inequality rankings

The country has been classified in the "very high" development category while ranked 68th out of 166 countries in the gender inequality index.

15 December 2020

‘Why wait for gender equality? Let’s take action today’

UN 75TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT BOZKIR

‘Why wait for gender equality? Let’s take action today’

Speaking at the UN meeting on the 25th anniversary of the 4th World Conference on Women, President of the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly Volkan Bozkır has called on all related parties to not waste any more time to reach full gender equality.

‘We are at the forefront in the fight against climate change,’ says Erdoğan

‘We are at the forefront in the fight against climate change,’ says Erdoğan

In his video message to the UN Summit on Biodiversity, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Although we have an almost negligible historical responsibility, we are at the forefront in the fight against climate change.”

Karabakh crisis: Turkey denies involvement in clashes, UNSC calls for immdiate ceasefire

Karabakh crisis: Turkey denies involvement in clashes, UNSC calls for immdiate ceasefire

President Erdoğan's communications director denied that Turkey downed a fighter jet of Armenia, Azerbaijan claimed to have killed more than 2,000 enemy soldiers, the UNSC called on both sides to work with OSCE.

30 September 2020

‘UN system can neither prevent nor end conflicts,’ says Erdoğan

‘UN system can neither prevent nor end conflicts,’ says Erdoğan

President Erdoğan has sent a video message to the meeting that marked the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN): “The transformation of İstanbul into a UN Centre will also support global peace and stability efforts.”

22 September 2020

CHP’s Tanrıkulu: Let’s shape peace together

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

CHP’s Tanrıkulu: Let’s shape peace together

Releasing a statement to mark the September 21 International Day of Peace, main opposition CHP MP Tanrıkulu has noted that this day declared by the UN aims to prevent conflicts around the world and raise awareness for the establishment of peace.

21 September 2020

UN: Saudi Arabia's trial of Jamal Khashoggi murder lacked transparency

UN: Saudi Arabia's trial of Jamal Khashoggi murder lacked transparency

"This is a case where there hasn't been proper transparency in the justice process and clearly those responsible should be prosecuted, and, and given sentences commensurate with the crime," a UN spokesperson has said.

8 September 2020

UN human right experts call for effective investigation into Ebru Timtik's death

DEATH FASTING LAWYERS

UN human right experts call for effective investigation into Ebru Timtik's death

Ebru Timtik lost her life on August 27 after a 238-day death fast "for a fair trial."

3 September 2020

Fighters From 10 Countries Follow Rojava Kurds to Respond Guterres's Call for Immediate Global Cease-Fire

PENNED BY ERTUĞRUL KÜRKCÜ

Fighters From 10 Countries Follow Rojava Kurds to Respond Guterres's Call for Immediate Global Cease-Fire

UN Secretary General Guterres Friday called people for "citizen action" to add their voice by signing a petition started by social media networking site Avaaz, to further the call for a worldwide ceasefire."

4 April 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

UN: Rights and Health of Refugees Must be Protected in Covid-19 Response

UN: Rights and Health of Refugees Must be Protected in Covid-19 Response

Releasing a statement amid Covid-19 outbreak, the UNHCR, IOM, OHCHR and WHO underline that “refugees, those forcibly displaced, migrants and stateless are at heightened risk” and make a call to protect their rights and health.

UN Syria Envoy Urges Putin, Erdoğan to 'Find a Diplomatic Solution'

UN Syria Envoy Urges Putin, Erdoğan to 'Find a Diplomatic Solution'

The envoy's statement came ahead of today's meeting between the two presidents.

UN Calls for Ceasefire in Idlib: ‘Crisis has Reached a Horrifying New Level’

UN Calls for Ceasefire in Idlib: ‘Crisis has Reached a Horrifying New Level’

UN Under-Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock has released a written statement on northwest Syria and said that “the only option is a ceasefire.”

18 February 2020

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