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content tagged with Amnesty International

Amnesty Turkey 'walks away' from collective bargaining, says union
Amnesty Turkey 'walks away' from collective bargaining, says union
The organization denies the accusations, saying that it had offered a pay rise higher than the official inflation figures in the country.
9 June 2023 Hikmet Adal
ECtHR rules in favor of Amnesty International against Turkey
ECtHR rules in favor of Amnesty International against Turkey
An administrative fine had been imposed on Amnesty Turkey for allegedly failing to inform the government before using funds from other countries.
9 May 2023 Ayça Söylemez
Amnesty International says 'justice prevails' after top court ruling in Büyükada case
Amnesty International says 'justice prevails' after top court ruling in Büyükada case
"Today's ruling brings to an end a travesty of justice of spectacular proportions," said the group's secretary general.
22 November 2022
Judgment in Gezi trial a 'devastating blow' for human rights, says Amnesty International
Judgment in Gezi trial a 'devastating blow' for human rights, says Amnesty International
"Today, we have witnessed a travesty of justice of spectacular proportions. The court's decision defies all logic," said Amnesty International's Europe director.
26 April 2022
‘Path to impunity and injustice for Khashoggi murder must not be taken’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Path to impunity and injustice for Khashoggi murder must not be taken’
Regarding the Jamal Khashoggi murder case to be handed over to Saudi Arabia, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Callamard asks, “What has happened to Turkey’s declared commitment that justice must prevail for this gruesome murder?”
4 April 2022
'Deep flaws in the judicial system not addressed in Turkey in 2021'
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
'Deep flaws in the judicial system not addressed in Turkey in 2021'
Amnesty International has released its annual report on the state of human rights in the world. On Turkey, it has noted that "opposition politicians, journalists, rights defenders and others faced baseless investigations, prosecutions and convictions".
29 March 2022
Amnesty International: Osman Kavala, all defendants must be acquitted
GEZİ TRIAL
Amnesty International: Osman Kavala, all defendants must be acquitted
“Osman Kavala will never get back the four-and-a-half years he has already spent behind bars for no other reason than his civil society activism,” says Nils Muižnieks, Amnesty International’s Europe Director.
18 March 2022
Urgent action by Amnesty International for maltreated Iranian LGBTI+ rights defender
DETAINED NEAR TURKEY-IRAN BORDER
Urgent action by Amnesty International for maltreated Iranian LGBTI+ rights defender
Amnesty International notes that “the Revolutionary Guards arrested Zahra Sedighi-Hamadani, known as Sareh, on October 27, 2021 near Iran-Turkey border while she was attempting to irregularly enter Turkey to seek international protection.”
11 February 2022
‘Message is clear, Turkey must release Osman Kavala’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Message is clear, Turkey must release Osman Kavala’
Amnesty International has released a statement in the wake of the CoE Committee of Ministers’ decision to bring infringement proceedings against Turkey over its failure to release Osman Kavala despite the ECtHR ruling.
3 February 2022
‘Failure to release Osman Kavala must prompt infringement proceedings’
AMNESTY TO COUNCIL OF EUROPE
‘Failure to release Osman Kavala must prompt infringement proceedings’
As the court ruled for the continuation of Osman Kavala’s arrest on November 26, Amnesty International has addressed an open letter to the heads of states of the Council of Europe, calling on them to launch infringement proceedings against Turkey.
29 November 2021
Amnesty criticizes Turkey's judicial reform package excluding unmarried women
Amnesty criticizes Turkey's judicial reform package excluding unmarried women
The fourth judicial reform package "fails to address the deep flaws" in Turkey's judicial system, according to Amnesty International.
17 September 2021
‘Former refugees tortured, raped, disappeared after returning to Syria’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Former refugees tortured, raped, disappeared after returning to Syria’
Amnesty International has noted that with a number of states, including Denmark, Sweden and Turkey, restricting protection and putting pressure on refugees from Syria to go home, its report is proof that no part of Syria is safe to return to.
7 September 2021
Six NGOs paint billboards in rainbow colors
Six NGOs paint billboards in rainbow colors
In protest against mounting pressure on the LGBTI+ community, the bans on Pride Marches and censorships on rainbow colors, six non-governmental organizations have formed a rainbow with their corporate colors in adjacent billboards.
12 July 2021
Amnesty International slams Turkey for withdrawing from İstanbul Convention
Amnesty International slams Turkey for withdrawing from İstanbul Convention
“Turkey has set the clock back ten years on women’s rights and set a terrifying precedent. This deplorable decision has already become a rallying point for women’s rights activists all over the world,” says Amnesty's Secretary General Callamard.
1 July 2021
Amnesty International condemns ban on Pride March, police violence
Amnesty International condemns ban on Pride March, police violence
Amnesty International has condemned the “baseless and arbitrary banning for the sixth consecutive year of İstanbul Pride in clear violation of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression and the use of unnecessary and excessive force.”
30 June 2021
‘Measures to prevent terrorism financing abusively target civil society’
BRIEFING BY AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Measures to prevent terrorism financing abusively target civil society’
In a briefing, Amnesty International has shared its views on the Law No. 7262 on the Prevention of the Financing of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
18 June 2021
‘People now talk about İstanbul Convention more than ever’
10TH ANNIVERSARY
‘People now talk about İstanbul Convention more than ever’
Making a statement on the 10th anniversary of the İstanbul Convention on May 11, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Callamard said, “Withdrawal would spell uncertainty, fear and real danger for millions of women and girls in Turkey.”
12 May 2021
'Situation for journalists remains dire in Turkey'
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
'Situation for journalists remains dire in Turkey'
"Despite the elevated risks, brave journalists across Turkey continue to do their job in a climate of fear," says Stefan Simanowitz.
4 May 2021
‘Judicial harassment of individuals continued in Turkey in 2020’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORT
‘Judicial harassment of individuals continued in Turkey in 2020’
Amnesty International has released its 2020/2021 report “The State of the World’s Human Rights.” The report’s findings about the state of human rights in Turkey show that the most urgent need of the country is judicial independence.
7 April 2021
Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'
TİHV, TÜSİAD, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'
Three groups have criticized the government for pulling out of the treaty to prevent violence against women.
23 March 2021
‘Turkey’s generic platitudes cannot hide the reality’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Turkey’s generic platitudes cannot hide the reality’
Amnesty International’s Europe Director Muižnieks says that the continued detention of Demirtaş and Kavala "makes a mockery of the attempts to whitewash systemic human rights abuses by unveiling a meaningless Human Rights Action Plan.”
15 March 2021
‘Launch infringement proceedings against Turkey’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL EUROPE HEAD
‘Launch infringement proceedings against Turkey’
Amnesty International’s Europe Regional Director Nils Muižnieks has written an article addressing the European governments regarding the violations of rights in Turkey and the country’s failure to enforce ECtHR judgements.
11 March 2021
Rights groups denounce 'unlawful' prison sentences in Özgür Gündem case
Rights groups denounce 'unlawful' prison sentences in Özgür Gündem case
The Human Rights Associations and Amnesty International have released statements after four people were given prison sentences on "terrorism" charges in the Özgür Gündem newspaper case.
15 February 2021
‘Social media companies shouldn’t contribute to Turkey’s censorship’
RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS
‘Social media companies shouldn’t contribute to Turkey’s censorship’
After Facebook announced that it would appoint a local representative in Turkey in compliance with the new social media law, Amnesty International and ARTICLE 19 have expressed their concerns, calling on the companies “not to contribute to censorship.”
19 January 2021
New Year present by Amnesty International: İstanbul Convention
New Year present by Amnesty International: İstanbul Convention
Amid debates on Turkey’s possible withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention, Amnesty International has sent a copy of the İstanbul Convention to 671 institutions and persons, including Ministries, MPs, municipalities and NGOs.
7 January 2021
‘Urgent action’ campaign calling for investigation into torture in prison
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Urgent action’ campaign calling for investigation into torture in prison
Addressing an open letter to Turkey’s Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül, Amnesty International has requested a “new prompt, independent and impartial investigation into the allegations of torture and ill-treatment” of a prisoner in Diyarbakır.
21 December 2020
Amnesty International: Do the right thing and free Osman Kavala
Amnesty International: Do the right thing and free Osman Kavala
“Osman Kavala is facing baseless, politically motivated charges in a prosecution which is part of a wider attempt by Turkish authorities to silence independent civil society,” says Amnesty International’s Europe Director Muižniek ahead of today’s hearing.
18 December 2020
Amnesty International warns Turkey against 'covering up' torture of two villagers in Van
Amnesty International warns Turkey against 'covering up' torture of two villagers in Van
Two people were found to be in intensive care two days after being detained by gendarmerie officials. While one has recovered, the other has lost his life.
9 December 2020
'Students defending LGBTI+ rights in Turkey'
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN
'Students defending LGBTI+ rights in Turkey'
Amnesty International has launched a petition for 18 students and one academic put on trial in the METU Pride Parade case: "It is unacceptable that they face prosecution for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly."
12 November 2020
Amnesty International: Indictment against Osman Kavala 'absurd'
Amnesty International: Indictment against Osman Kavala 'absurd'
"Kafkaesque is an overused cliché but in the case of Osman Kavala, it is chillingly apt," Muiznieks has said.
9 October 2020
Amnesty International calls on Azerbaijan, Armenia to protect civilians
Amnesty International calls on Azerbaijan, Armenia to protect civilians
Releasing a statement about the clashes that have been going on for five days, Amnesty International has called on all sides to respect international law.
1 October 2020
‘Demand for Osman Kavala’s release has grown louder’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Demand for Osman Kavala’s release has grown louder’
Shortly after the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has called on Turkey to implement the ECtHR ruling on Osman Kavala, Amnesty International has released a statement emphasizing that “the demand for his release is growing louder.’
4 September 2020
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