Erhan Üstündağ - Bianet

Erhan Üstündağ

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Cant Do With or Without the Media

44 NGO representatives from 11 provinces attended the first Training for Rights Organizations by BIA². We most of the time are at odds with the state because of the region they work in, and added the media prejudiced, the participants said.

Children of Turkey in 2004

During 2004 child negligence and homelessness were frequently covered. The Juvenile Justice System failed to be implemented. Child labor and the futility of Child Protection Agency was not addressed. More girls started school but most remained negliged.

12 January 2005

Bianet Childrens Site Is Launched

The site, which emphasizes childrens rights, aims to encourage media to have more coverage of children, to start a discussion on childrens journalism , help NGOs have their voices heard by more people, to become a medium for children to be heard.

20 December 2004

Mother Tongue Problem in Childrens Rights

Prof. Polat said Turkey still didnt pass harmonization laws about the Childrens Rights Convention, 15 years after adopting it. According to Polat, institutions responsible for serving children have many shortcomings.

25 November 2004

Money for Women and Children not for NATO

Shelters for hundreds of women, and rehabilitation centers for children could have been set up with the money spent for the NATO summit, say womens rights activists. Some USD 17 million was spent for environmental arrangements ahead of Istanbul summit.

Poverty Pushes Children onto Streets

Children, who work and live on streets go to school on the one hand and sell tissues, gather garbage or dye shoes on the other. The families of most of them have no income. Migration, poverty and unequal distribution of income push children on streets.

Unions Forgot about Child Laborers on May 1

Turkeys 6.5 child laborers, who are used as cheap labor, were not mentioned in the labor unions May 1 declarations. It seems impossible for the children who work in the agriculture sector or as house workers to have their voices heard.

European Social Forum Takes Off

The last preparatory meeting ahead of Octobers ESF was held in Istanbul. Representatives from many European countries spoke about the EU Constitution and anti-war activism. They called for support against the Iraqi invasion.

European Social Forum Prepares in Istanbul

The last preparatory meeting ahead of Octobers European Social Forum in London will be held in Istanbul. Representatives from all over Europe will organize the global opposition against the New American Century. There is high attendance from Turkey.

Women Raising Their Voices for Peace

Hands Across the Divide activist Cahit complains that women arent included in the solution process despite a UN resolution. Cahit, Merlem and Oztoprak agree Referendum is a big chance for peace. At last, we will make a decision in the referendum.

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