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Hate and disinformation narratives in Turkey

RESILIENCE PROJECT

Hate and disinformation narratives in Turkey

Released as part of the “Resilience” project in partnership with a series of media organizations including bianet, “Hate and Disinformation Narratives in the Online Mediascape in Turkey” report analyzes the narratives against four main target groups.

31 December 2020 Sinem Aydınlı

Access block to vice minister’s Charlie Hebdo tweet in France

Access block to vice minister’s Charlie Hebdo tweet in France

In France, an access block has been imposed on the tweet of Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Dr. Serdar Çam, who used swearwords in addressing the weekly satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo after it published a cartoon of Erdoğan.

29 October 2020

‘Isn’t it the Ministry’s duty to prevent hate speech in the media?’

‘Isn’t it the Ministry’s duty to prevent hate speech in the media?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Culture and Tourism Ersoy, HDP MP Züleyha Gülüm has raised concerns about the hate speech in Turkey’s media: “When hate speech ends in impunity, it leads to further hate speech.”

13 October 2020

Hate speech against Armenians, Syrians, Kurds on the increase, warns İHD

Hate speech against Armenians, Syrians, Kurds on the increase, warns İHD

Human Rights Association has warned political parties that hate speech may lead to hate crimes.

Who is behind hate media in Turkey?

RESILIENCE PROJECT

Who is behind hate media in Turkey?

“Hate and Propaganda Media in Turkey: Affiliations, Models and Patterns” report has been released as part of the international Resilience Project, which is implemented in partnership with a series of media organizations, including bianet from Turkey.

29 September 2020 Sinem Aydınlı

Cars with Azerbaijan flags tour around İstanbul Armenian Patriarchate amid Karabakh clashes

Cars with Azerbaijan flags tour around İstanbul Armenian Patriarchate amid Karabakh clashes

Politicians have denounced the "provocative" demonstration and warned against hate speech.

29 September 2020

Media in Turkey: 5 thousand 515 instances of hate speech in a year

Media in Turkey: 5 thousand 515 instances of hate speech in a year

Hrant Dink Foundation has released its “Hate Speech and Discriminatory Discourse in Media 2019 Report” in Turkish. The report has shown that 80 different groups were targeted by 5 thousand 515 hate speech items last year.

18 September 2020

IFRC condemns hate speech of Turkish Red Crescent Chair Kınık

IFRC condemns hate speech of Turkish Red Crescent Chair Kınık

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has condemned its Vice President and Turkish Red Crescent Chair Kerem Kınık over his hate speech. Presidential Communications Director Altun has expressed support for Kınık.

Presidency of Religious Affairs is Not Legitimate, Says HDP MP Kaya

Presidency of Religious Affairs is Not Legitimate, Says HDP MP Kaya

HDP MP Hüda Kaya has slammed the Presidency of Religious Affairs’ statement against the LGBTI+: “If the Presidency of Religious Affairs will do its job and speak in the name of religion, then, it needs to speak about theft and child molestation.”

‘You are a Kurd, Who are You to Live in Nişantaşı?’

ALLEGATION OF BATTERY

‘You are a Kurd, Who are You to Live in Nişantaşı?’

Mehmet Nuri Deniz says that he was insulted, discriminated and battered at the Sub-Governor’s Office of Şişli in İstanbul. With his attorney Eren Keskin, Deniz has filed a criminal complaint against the office.

12 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Protecting the Right to Life of Everyone is a Responsibility of us All’

CHP VICE CHAIR GÖKÇEN

‘Protecting the Right to Life of Everyone is a Responsibility of us All’

Main opposition CHP Vice Chair Gökçe Gökçen has denounced the increasing violence and discrimination against LGBTI+s in a written statement. Gökçen has made a call for an effective struggle against hate crimes.

Hrant Dink Foundation Says It Receives Death Threats

Hrant Dink Foundation Says It Receives Death Threats

Rakel Dink, the wife of the late journalist, and attorneys of the foundation are threatened with death, the foundation has stated.

‘No Need to Investigate’ Religious Affairs President’s Remarks, Says Prosecutor’s Office

‘No Need to Investigate’ Religious Affairs President’s Remarks, Says Prosecutor’s Office

Examining the complaint of the Ankara Bar against President of Religious Affairs Erbaş over his remarks about LGBTI+s and HIV positive people, Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has concluded that there is no reason to launch an investigation.

From Amnesty International to Turkey: Prevent Homophobic, Transphobic Violence

From Amnesty International to Turkey: Prevent Homophobic, Transphobic Violence

Amnesty International has released a public statement ahead of May 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “The government of Turkey must take steps to combat rising homophobia and transphobia.”

‘Do You Think President’s Hate Speech Has a Role in Attack Against Armenian Church?’

HDP MP GARO PAYLAN

‘Do You Think President’s Hate Speech Has a Role in Attack Against Armenian Church?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Interior Minister Soylu, HDP MP Paylan has asked the role of President Erdoğan’s hate speech such as “leftover of the sword” in the hate attacks targeting the minorities’ places of worship in Turkey.

International Rights Organizations: End Targeted Attacks Against LGBTI+ in Turkey

International Rights Organizations: End Targeted Attacks Against LGBTI+ in Turkey

11 international rights organizations have made a joint statement about the Friday sermon of the Presidency of Religious Affairs that targeted LGBTI+ community: “We call on Turkey to respect, guarantee, protect and fulfil fundamental rights of LGBTI+.”

Men Kill 17 Women in April

MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT APRIL 2020

Men Kill 17 Women in April

Men inflicted violence on at least 39 women and killed two children in April. Abusing three children, men also harassed at least nine women.

5 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Physician from Turkey Suspended from Duty in Germany Over LGBTI-Phobic Tweet

Physician from Turkey Suspended from Duty in Germany Over LGBTI-Phobic Tweet

Working as a cardiac surgeon at Helios Gesundheit clinic in Karlsruhe, Germany, Metin Çakır has been suspended from duty over a tweet where he said, “As a physician, I would like to indicate that homosexuality and transsexuality is an illness.”

‘Aren’t Remarks of Religious Affairs President Against the Constitution and Laws?'

FROM PAYLAN TO MINISTER GÜL

‘Aren’t Remarks of Religious Affairs President Against the Constitution and Laws?'

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Justice Minister Gül, HDP MP Paylan has asked, “Can a state official commit a hate crime by targeting LGBTI+s? Aren’t the remarks of President of Religious Affairs against the Constitution and laws?”

Ankara Bar Investigated After Criticizing Religious Affairs President over LGBTI+ Remarks

Ankara Bar Investigated After Criticizing Religious Affairs President over LGBTI+ Remarks

The bar association filed a criminal complaint against Erbaş over his remarks targeting LGBTI+s.

Reactions Against President of Religious Affairs’ Hate Speech

Reactions Against President of Religious Affairs’ Hate Speech

Rights organizations, politicians and bar associations have condemned President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş’s remarks targeting the LGBTI+s and HIV positive people. Ankara Bar and Human Rights Association (İHD) have filed a criminal complaint.

From Kaos GL to Radio and TV Supreme Council: Apologize to LGBTI+s

From Kaos GL to Radio and TV Supreme Council: Apologize to LGBTI+s

Kaos GL Association has called on the Chair of Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) to apologize to the LGBTI+ community and put an end to censorship. “Keep your hands off from the LGBTI+s,” the association has said in a written statement.

‘Refugee Workers Work More, Get Paid Less’

‘Refugee Workers Work More, Get Paid Less’

The Leather, Textile, Shoe Workers’ Association has released its Refugee Workers Report. Based on face-to-face meetings with 100 workers in İzmir, the report documents the hardships experienced by refugee workers in their work lives.

Trans Woman Ajda Ender's Request for Protection Not Accepted

Trans Woman Ajda Ender's Request for Protection Not Accepted

Subjected to transphobic attacks of her neighbors in İstanbul, trans woman Ajda says that though she has been filing criminal complaints against N.D. for threatening her with throwing nitric acid on her face, he has not been summoned to depose.

27 January 2020

Pro-Government Daily Yeni Akit Not Prosecuted for Calling LGBTI+s ‘Dishonorable Faggots’

Pro-Government Daily Yeni Akit Not Prosecuted for Calling LGBTI+s ‘Dishonorable Faggots’

The Prosecutor's Office has considered the newspaper's article containing discriminatory expressions within freedom of expression.

15 January 2020

Trans Woman Cannot Go Home Due to 'Protection Order'

TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

Trans Woman Cannot Go Home Due to 'Protection Order'

Subjected to transphobia and hate speech from neighbors, Ajda now can't enter the block of apartments where she lives.

21 November 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Hate Speech Banners in Konya on Parliamentary Agenda

Hate Speech Banners in Konya on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Garo Paylan has submitted a Parliamentary question on banners spreading hate speech about Christians and Jews at bus stops in central Anatolian province of Konya. The banners have been removed earlier today after they sparked public reaction.

22 October 2019

Hate Speech Report: Jews, Armenians and Syrian Refugees Most Targeted Groups in 2018

Hate Speech Report: Jews, Armenians and Syrian Refugees Most Targeted Groups in 2018

The report by the Hrant Dink Foundation found 6,517 hate speech items against 98 groups in 2018.

13 September 2019

‘This Video is the Utmost Example of Hate Speech’

‘This Video is the Utmost Example of Hate Speech’

Şalom newspaper Editor-in-Chief İvo Molinas has spoken to bianet about the video of a group of children made to say “Death to Jews.” HDP MP Paylan has also described the video as “child abuse and hate crime” and brought it into Parliamentary agenda.

5 August 2019 Pınar Tarcan

LGBTI+s Targeted in Friday Sermon

LGBTI+s Targeted in Friday Sermon

Sent by the Directorate of Religious Affairs to be read at all mosques across Turkey during the Friday prayer, this week’s Friday sermon has made targeting and discriminating remarks about LGBTI+ individuals.

'Lifelong Hormonal Tomato' Award to Minister of Interior Soylu

15TH HORMONAL TOMATO LGBTI+PHOBIA AWARDS

'Lifelong Hormonal Tomato' Award to Minister of Interior Soylu

The 15th Hormonal Tomato LGBTI+phobia Awards have been announced in a ceremony held in İstanbul yesterday. This year’s “Lifelong Hormonal” award has been granted to Minister of Interior Soylu, “who targets LGBTI+s with several statements.

METU Students Boycott Classes to Protest Police Violence in Pride Parade

METU Students Boycott Classes to Protest Police Violence in Pride Parade

METU students have boycotted classes to protest the interference towards their university and the police violence in the 9th Pride Parade on May 10, 2019. Students have also made a call to METU President Verşan Kök to resign from office.

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