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Men Killed 9 Women in April
MALE VIOLENCE APRIL 2012
Men Killed 9 Women in April
According to data collected by bianet, 9 women and a child were killed by men in April; 17 women, 2 girls and a man injured; 10 women raped; 11 women harrassed. Most of the women murdered in April were killed by their husbands.
11 May 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Eğitim-Sen's Women Members Protested Male Violence
Eğitim-Sen's Women Members Protested Male Violence
Eğitim-Sen protested the lasting male violence despite of the new act for violence against women that entered into force in March.
9 May 2012
No Budget for Women's Struggle in Turkey
AWID INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN DEVELOPMENT
No Budget for Women's Struggle in Turkey
Ülker from Women's Solidarity Foundation, Taylı from Organization of Women's Shelters, Ömür Yılmaz from KAHDEM (Central Organization for Women Legal Support) and Nihal Yakın from Women's Solidarity Association of Izmir participated to AWID and talked about “Improving concrete proposals and feminist policies for the violence against women”.
20 April 2012 Rojda Duygu Yeşilgöz
Penalty for Defending Murder with "Tradition"
Penalty for Defending Murder with "Tradition"
The Diyarbakır Bar Association decided for a warning penalty for the lawyer who referred to 'honour' regarding the murder of Gülitan Gümüş and said "The killed woman was not innocent". Lawyer Kanar appreciated the decision although it came with delay.
27 March 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Indicted Husband Claims "Loss of Memory"
ŞEFİKA ETİK TRIAL
Indicted Husband Claims "Loss of Memory"
Lawyer Eyüboğlu said after the second hearing of the trial related to Şefika Etik who was killed by her husband, "Today we witnessed the same woman story we see all the time. We believe that the court decides for a life sentence, but that won't bring Şefika back".
22 March 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Prevention of Violence against Women Draft Approved in Parliament
Prevention of Violence against Women Draft Approved in Parliament
The Turkish Parliament unanimously approved the "Draft Bill to Protect the Family and for the Prevention of Violence against Women" in their session on 8 March.
9 March 2012
Again not Women but the Family is Protected
DRAFT LAW FOR PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE
Again not Women but the Family is Protected
Academic Ayata from the Bilgi University Human Rights Law and Research Centre evaluated the amendments of the law against violence against women for bianet: "Even the gains of the current law have been taken back".
5 March 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Fake Black Eyes to Stop Violence against Women
HUNİ PROJECT
Fake Black Eyes to Stop Violence against Women
Preceding the international Women's Day on 8 March, the Huni Project launched the "We give ourselves black eyes to stop violence against women" campaign on facebook. The participating users' profile pictures will be exchanged by photographs with black eyes.
2 March 2012
Court Decreed for Threat instead of Torture
FEVZIYE CENGIZ TRIAL
Court Decreed for Threat instead of Torture
The court handling the trial of Fevziye Cengiz who was exposed to violence at a police station in Izmir decided for lack of jurisdiction and sent the case to a Criminal Court of First Instance. Lawyer Yıldırım said the file should go to a high criminal court due to the torture allegations.
16 February 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
bianet Tally on Male Violence on Parliament's Agenda
bianet Tally on Male Violence on Parliament's Agenda
CHP deputy Melda Onur asked in a parliamentary question submitted to the Minister for Family Affairs, "Considering the severity and urgency of the situation as reflected in the bianet report, why do we lose any time for a draft bill on the prevention of violence?"
10 February 2012
Men Killed 257 Women in 2011
MALE VIOLENCE 2011
Men Killed 257 Women in 2011
In 2011, male culprits killed 257 women, 32 men, 14 children and two babies. At least 102 women and 59 girls were raped. 167 women were harassed; 220 women were wounded. In 2010, 217 women and three children were killed by men.
13 January 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Men Killed 14 Women in December
MALE VIOLENCE DECEMBER 2011
Men Killed 14 Women in December
According to data collected by bianet, 14 women in Turkey were killed by men in December 2011. 24 women were injured, 15 women raped and 16 harassed. In total, 259 women were killed by male culprits in Turkey in 2011.
9 January 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Turkey: First Country to Enact Violence against Women Act
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR ELIMIATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Turkey: First Country to Enact Violence against Women Act
Turkey is the first country to enact the convention on "preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence" of the Council of Europe.
25 November 2011
26 Women Killed by Men in July
MALE VIOLENCE REPORT JULY 2011
26 Women Killed by Men in July
According to data compiled by bianet, 26 women in Turkey were killed by men in July 2011. 21 women were raped, nine were harassed, 32 women were injured. The highest number of incidents involving violence against women occurred in Adana.
1 November 2011 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
26,000 Women Exposed to Violence in First Half of 2011
26,000 Women Exposed to Violence in First Half of 2011
According to official numbers of the Provincial Police Directorates and prosecutor offices, about 26,000 women became victims of murder, injury, attacks or threats during the first six months of 2011.
5 September 2011
A Pressing Issue: Violence against Women
A Pressing Issue: Violence against Women
Lecturer Başterzi from the Turkish Psychiatric Association urged the government, the media and universities to quickly develop an action plan for the prevention of violence against women and woman murders. She called for the elimination of gender discrimination.
3 August 2011
Special Prosecutors against Male Violence
Special Prosecutors against Male Violence
The Ankara Public Chief Prosecution appointed two prosecutors exclusively concerned with crimes related to violence against women. Lawyer and women's rights defender Erkol said that this way problems experienced in related trials could be removed.
29 June 2011 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
"Women Policies Erased from Political Agenda"
GENDER EQUALITY
"Women Policies Erased from Political Agenda"
The replacement of the Ministry of Women and Family Affairs by the newly established Ministry of Family and Social Policies is seen as a breach of international agreements signed by Turkey. Experts see women policies severely jeopardized.
9 June 2011 Burçin Belge
Ground-Breaking Domestic Violence Treaty
NEW EUROPEAN CONVENTION
Ground-Breaking Domestic Violence Treaty
"The convention is the first legally binding instrument in the region that creates a comprehensive legal framework to combat violence against women through prevention, protection, prosecution, and victim support" Human Rights Watch said.
11 May 2011
217 Women Killed by Men in Turkey in 2010
217 Women Killed by Men in Turkey in 2010
Data compiled by bianet suggest that males of all age groups, professions and status from almost all over Turkey exposed women of all age groups, professions and status to various kinds of violence in 2010. As a result, 217 women and girls lost their lives.
25 January 2011 Burçin Belge
MP Ersin: "State Responsible for Killing of Ayşe Paşalı"
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
MP Ersin: "State Responsible for Killing of Ayşe Paşalı"
The case against İstikbal Yetkin who allegedly killed his divorced wife Ayşe Paşalı, in spite of the victim's complaints to the police, started in Ankara. The hearing was observed by 40 women lawyers, representatives of women organizations and Ahmet Ersin from the Parliamentary Human Rights Commission.
21 January 2011 Burçin Belge
Murderers of Women from all Ages and Social Groups
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Murderers of Women from all Ages and Social Groups
At least 199 women were killed by men in 2010. Men from all age groups, professions and regions imposed violence to women, children and other men. The perpetrators are usually family members or friends. Sexual harassment and rape of children has increased.
13 December 2010 Burçin Belge
N.Y. Asks for Justice in Rape Case But There is No Lawsuit
N.Y. Asks for Justice in Rape Case But There is No Lawsuit
It has been revealed that no charges have been pressed against the 34 people, who are accused of raping 17-year-old N.Y. in Van. Among the 34 people, are the relatives of AKP Deputy Orhan. Justice Minister Ergin stated that an investigation was carried out about four of the suspects, but the file was closed due to lack of evidence.
14 August 2010 Burçin Belge
Men Kill 23 Women in July
Men Kill 23 Women in July
Men have killed at least 23 women in July. Six women have lost their lives suspiciously. Last month at least 20 women were injured, 18 women and children were raped, 27 people – 20 of whom were children – were victims of sexual abuse and exploitation.
13 August 2010 Burçin Belge
"Those Leaving Women to the Hands of Murderers Should be Punished”
"Those Leaving Women to the Hands of Murderers Should be Punished”
Turkey cannot protect women, who take shelter in the state. Women are dying. Coordinator Hacisalihoglu of the Hurriyet Campaign to End Domestic Violence is underlining the inadequacy of capacity in institutions. "Police officials, who take women from shelters and send them back to a violent environment, should be punished,” says Lawyer Arin.
4 August 2010 Burçin Belge
Women Fear for their Lives - Social Service Manager Unimpressed
Women Fear for their Lives - Social Service Manager Unimpressed
Three women's organizations in south-eastern Turkey describe the alarming situations of women who have been exposed to severe physical or psychological violence. They point out problems with provincial Social Services regarding different approaches and co-operation.
15 April 2010 Burçin Belge
Turkey not Able to Protect Women
Turkey not Able to Protect Women
Turkey cannot protect women who apply to institutions after they have been exposed to violence because the state does not provide safety of life. Four women became victims of violence within the last five days. Kartaler from the Mor Çatı women's shelter calls for increasing the capacity of social services.
16 March 2010 Burçin Belge
Trial Of Murdered Intern Doctor Postponed Again Due To The Same Absent Report
The trial of Ayşe Yılbaş who was murdered by her angry husband Hüseyin Güneş Özmen was postponed again because of Medical Examiner’s inability to send the medical report needed by the trial.
23 December 2008
Women Organizations Unable To Take Part In Italian Artist’s Murder Trial
Women Organizations Unable To Take Part In Italian Artist’s Murder Trial
Italian artist Pippa Bacca’s murder trial is postponed to January 20 to wait for the needed documents. The women’s organizations are still denied to take part in the trial on the grounds that they were not similarly injured by the crime committed against Bacca.
16 December 2008 Emine Özcan
The Police Did Not Let The Women March Either
The Police Did Not Let The Women March Either
After dispersing their panel by force, the police did not let the women march on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, either. The women protested the intervention in front of the police barricades.
26 November 2008 Emine Özcan
Democratic Women Launch Campaign To Prevent Violence Against Women
The Democratic Women’s Movement held a press release to announce the campaign they would launch for the November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Female students of Uludağ University held a similar press release to point out to the same sort of violence in the universities.
25 November 2008
Police Violence At The Exhibition For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women
The November 25 Women’s Platform organized an exhibition composed of objects symbolizing and the pictures showing the violence against women, but the exhibition was ended by a sudden and violent police intervention.
25 November 2008 Emine Özcan
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