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Women's rights

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Erdoğan marks anniversary of women's suffrage
Erdoğan marks anniversary of women's suffrage
"We continue to support women as individuals, and as mothers, wives, and children," the president has said.
4 December 2020
Only one out of 54 bills submitted to parliament in a month was about women's rights
WOMEN'S PLATFORM FOR EQUALITY
Only one out of 54 bills submitted to parliament in a month was about women's rights
The EŞİK organization has released its second parliament monitoring report about women's rights.
23 November 2020
Woman sexually assaulted in Van Removal Center
MALE VIOLENCE
Woman sexually assaulted in Van Removal Center
Three security guards reportedly raped a woman named Z.M. from Iran in Van Removal Center on July 22. Identified by the woman at the gendarmerie station, two security guards have been arrested on charge of “aggravated sexual assault.”
16 November 2020
Women’s platform says Turkey’s Parliament ‘performs poorly in women’s rights’
Women’s platform says Turkey’s Parliament ‘performs poorly in women’s rights’
The Women’s Platform for Equality (EŞİK) monitored the first 15 days of the new Parliamentary year in terms of its works on women’s rights. The report of the platform has shown that the Parliament “has performed poorly.”
20 October 2020
Constitutional Court: Preventing abused child from having an abortion violated her rights
Constitutional Court: Preventing abused child from having an abortion violated her rights
A court had not allowed R.G., who was raped and impregnated when she was underage, to have an abortion.
10 September 2020
Turkey to extradite Iranian women's rights activist Mariam Shariatmadari
Turkey to extradite Iranian women's rights activist Mariam Shariatmadari
Shariatmadari has been seeking refuge in Turkey after she was convicted in her country for violating the compulsory headscarf law.
8 September 2020
‘Only 7 percent say Turkey should withdraw from İstanbul Convention’
KONDA RESEARCH
‘Only 7 percent say Turkey should withdraw from İstanbul Convention’
According to the results of a recent survey conducted by KONDA research company, the last five years in Turkey have seen positive developments about people's approach to women’s place in society.
2 September 2020
‘Seek ways to implement İstanbul Convention’
26 NGOs & INITIATIVES
‘Seek ways to implement İstanbul Convention’
26 non-governmental organizations and initiatives have released a joint statement in defense of İstanbul Convention amid ongoing debates on Turkey’s possible withdrawal. “İstanbul Convention keeps one alive,” the statement has emphasized.
10 August 2020
Women detained in İstanbul Convention rally released
Women detained in İstanbul Convention rally released
The police did not allow women to march and detained 16 during yesterday's demonstrations.
6 August 2020
Women take to streets all around Turkey in support of İstanbul Convention
Women take to streets all around Turkey in support of İstanbul Convention
Demonstrations under the slogan "We are not giving up our rights, implement the İstanbul Convention" have been held in 16 cities simultaneously.
5 August 2020
All Defendants Released in 'November 25 Leaflets' Trial
All Defendants Released in 'November 25 Leaflets' Trial
Six women and one man were sent behind bars for distributing leaflets on November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women."
12 February 2020
Police Attack Women Dancing to Protest Male Violence in Ankara
Police Attack Women Dancing to Protest Male Violence in Ankara
Attacking the women who protested male violence with LasTesis dance in the capital city of Ankara, the police have detained around 10 women. Police officers previously attacked the women dancing to protest violence in İstanbul.
13 December 2019
‘If It is About Women’s Safety, Let’s Talk About Academic Harassment’
VIEWS ON WOMEN’S UNIVERSITIES
‘If It is About Women’s Safety, Let’s Talk About Academic Harassment’
HDP Ankara MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu, main opposition CHP Vice Chair Gökçe Gökçen and İlknur Üstün from the Women’s Coalition Platform have spoken to bianet about the “women’s universities” planned to be founded in Turkey.
10 July 2019 Evrim Kepenek
Erdoğan: Assume That We are Equal, Let Men and Ladies Run 100 Meters at the Same Time
Erdoğan: Assume That We are Equal, Let Men and Ladies Run 100 Meters at the Same Time
President Erdoğan has spoken at the 3rd International Women and Justice Summit: “Some say that were are equal. Assume that we are equal, then, let men and ladies run 100 meters at the same time. It cannot be justice.”
23 November 2018
Climate Change - Male Violence - It's Not A Coincidence
52 MEN 52 WEEKS/ 46 ÖMER MADRA
Climate Change - Male Violence - It's Not A Coincidence
Greta – Chomsky – Atwood... Climate Change – Everything Change – Fate Change... Turkey’s Child Brides and Pregnant Child Refugees... Let’s Look At It From The Other Side: We Can Still Change Fate...
22 November 2018 Ömer Madra
400 Women Daily Subjected to Domestic Violence, 2 Killed Every 3 Days
400 Women Daily Subjected to Domestic Violence, 2 Killed Every 3 Days
393 women lost their lives of the total 230 thousand 226 who were subjected to domestic violence in 2017-2018, Minister Soylu responded to a written question by CHP deputy Gürer.
2 November 2018
Workshops on Male Violence Tally and LGBTI Oriented Media Literacy
‘SİVİL DÜŞÜN’ GENDER EQUALITY MEETING
Workshops on Male Violence Tally and LGBTI Oriented Media Literacy
Workshops on activism, data journalism and LGBTI media literacy have been held in the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality meeting organized by ‘Sivil Düşün’ EU Programme on the occasion of March 8.
6 March 2018 Tansu Pişkin
Equality, Justice, Woman Summit on November 30-December 1
Equality, Justice, Woman Summit on November 30-December 1
To be held on November 30-December 1 in İstanbul, the Justice, Equality, Woman Summit will discuss the regression in women’s vested rights.
7 November 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
"Women Are the Big Problem For the Mullahs"
"Women Are the Big Problem For the Mullahs"
“I felt that my tears were not enough. It was a big tragedy and I should do something. I should tell people why such a young boy escape and come to their country.”
23 April 2014 Mustafa Sütlaş
#direnhamile (#resistpregnant)
#direnhamile (#resistpregnant)
Reacting upon advocate Inançer’s remarks “Women shouldn’t wonder in streets while pregnant”, scores of women in Istanbul and Ankara are preparing to put pillows in their bellies and take the streets tonight.
25 July 2013
Women Converge on Turkey's Capital for Women Rights
Women Converge on Turkey's Capital for Women Rights
The KESK Women's Secretary, the Human Rights Foundation and the Ankara Women's Initiative for Peace organize a "march" from Istanbul and Hakkari to Ankara to draw attention to problems such as women murders, violence against women, child abuse and labour exploitation.
5 November 2010 Burçin Belge
Women's Rights Defender İlkkaracan: We Insist on Our Requests
DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVE MEETINGS
Women's Rights Defender İlkkaracan: We Insist on Our Requests
Prime Minister Erdoğan met with 80 representatives of women organizations in Istanbul to discuss the democratic initiative. Women's rights advocator İlkkaracan and other participants criticized that the Prime Minister dismissed all proposals put forward by the women.
20 July 2010 Semra Pelek
Acknowledge Women's "Invisible Labour" on 1 May!
Acknowledge Women's "Invisible Labour" on 1 May!
Filiz Karakuş, Necla Akgökçe, Yıldız Ay and Nilgün Yurdalan call for the acknowledgement of male hegemony on Labour Day.
30 April 2010 Burçin Belge
Women's Rights Must be Implemented in Daily Life
EU PROGRESS REPORT
Women's Rights Must be Implemented in Daily Life
The EU Progress Report emphasizes the necessary reinforcement of women's political presence and women's labor power. Serious problems such as domestic violence, "honor killilngs" and early and forced marriage still leave room for improvement.
16 October 2009 Emine Özcan
Women Call For Support Against Sexual Offences
Two activists will stand trial on 1 October, on allegations of insulting and attacking Hüseyin Üzmez, who is condemned to 13 years for sexually molesting a child.
25 September 2009 Emine Özcan
Women Take First Steps For Rape Crisis Centers
Activists gather to launch a Women's Platform Against Sexual Violence. It will campaign for an end to sexual violence through promoting legislative changes as well as providing support.
18 March 2009 Emine Özcan
Two Women MP's Apply to ECHR to Condemn Berlusconi's Sexism
Two Women MP's Apply to ECHR to Condemn Berlusconi's Sexism
Two women politicians apply to the ECHR regarding Italy's PM Berlusconi's insulting remarks about women. bianet talks to Anna Paola Concia about their stance, their expectations from the case and situation of civil rights in the country.
5 March 2009 Alberto Tetta
“We Will Not Pay for The Crisis” Vow İstanbul Workers
“We Will Not Pay for The Crisis” Vow İstanbul Workers
Some 40,000 workers rally in Kadıköy, Istanbul, in the weekend to protest against paying the price for global capitalist crisis. There were clashes between members of the right-wing and left-wing metal workrs unions.
16 February 2009 Emine Özcan,Bawer Çakır
4 out of 10 Women in Turkey Victims of Domestic Violence
According to research published by the Prime Ministerial Directorate on the Status of Women, 4 out of 10 women suffer physical or sexual violence from their husbands or partners.
12 February 2009 Emine Özcan
Ruling AKP Blocks Parliamentary Gender Equality Committee
When a male AKP MP opposed the “Gender Equality” name of the planned committee in parliament, it was changed to “Equality of Opportunities”. Women have reacted in protest.
11 February 2009 Emine Özcan
A Loss for Turkey: Economist Türkel Minibaş Dies
Prof. Dr. Türkel Minibaş, economics lecturer at Istanbul University and human rights activist, died on Friday, 6 February.
9 February 2009 Tolga Korkut
Women Needed in Local Politics
Ahead of Turkish local elections on 29 March this year, the Amargi Women’s Cooperative organised a panel on women in local politics.
3 February 2009 Bawer Çakır
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