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LGBTI+ group protests restricted access to hormone replacement therapy in Turkey

LGBTI+ group protests restricted access to hormone replacement therapy in Turkey

The Health Ministry has restricted access to HRP medications.

22 November 2024

İstanbul University defends academics after criticism over 'gender dysphoria' study

İstanbul University defends academics after criticism over 'gender dysphoria' study

The pro-government media accused the academics of "changing sexes of minors," citing an article published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Transgender Inmate Buse on Death Fast for 35 Days: 'Don't Leave Me Alone'

Transgender Inmate Buse on Death Fast for 35 Days: 'Don't Leave Me Alone'

Transgender inmate Buse Aydın, who is on a death fast because her gender reassignment operation is blocked, has sent a letter, saying, "A trans murder will be committed by favour of the Ministry of Justice and the judicial system."

7 March 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Trans People in Prisons Not Allowed for Gender Reassignment

Trans People in Prisons Not Allowed for Gender Reassignment

Rights and LGBTI+ organizations have held a press conference in İstanbul branch building concerning ill-treatment against trans women prisoners Buse and Diren kept in Tekirdağ Type F Prison.

10 January 2018 Tansu Pişkin