content tagged with constitutional reform

“Peace Can Only Happen with Women’s Liberation”

The Peace Parliament organised a symposium entitled “Democratisation and the Kurdish Issue during the New Constitutional Process.” Without women, peace is not achievable.

12 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Constitutional Schemes on Dressing Alarm Women

Women NGOs protest against government schemes for new legislation on dressing to impose restrictions justified with "general morality".

25 January 2008 Erhan Üstündağ

"Constitution Must Guarantee Equality and Social Rights"

"Constitution Must Guarantee Equality and Social Rights"

The "Constitutional Platform Initiative" which met in workshops at the weekend has published a statement.

14 December 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

Collaboration for New Constitution

Around 70 organisations came together in a workshop to ensure that the new constitution will not only be shaped by the AKP.

10 December 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

“Only Women Can Get Women Into Constitution”

“Only Women Can Get Women Into Constitution”

When the Penal Code was revised, women managed to lobby for amendments in their favour. The debate around constitutional reforms shows that the government has not learnt any lessons, so women have to rally again.

6 December 2007 Erhan Üstündağ