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UN rapporteur urges Turkey to 'stop misusing the law to detain human rights defenders'
UN rapporteur urges Turkey to 'stop misusing the law to detain human rights defenders'
The case of imprisoned businessperson and rights advocate Osman Kavala is an "emblematic of a pattern of judicial harassment against human rights defenders in Turkey," according to UN Special Rapporteur Lawlor.
10 June 2021
Women slam sexist language in recent political debate
Women slam sexist language in recent political debate
The Human Rights Association and the CHP's Kaftancıoğlu have criticized the language used by politicians.
27 May 2021
Eren Keskin: I am not going anywhere, I am here
MEHMET ALİ BİRAND LECTURES
Eren Keskin: I am not going anywhere, I am here
Organized annually by P24, this year’s Mehmet Ali Birand Lectures hosted Human Rights Association (İHD) Co-Chair and lawyer Eren Keskin, who talked about her struggle for human rights, the İHD, Özgür Gündem newspaper, the 1990s and today.
6 May 2021
‘Human rights’ in the post-pandemic era
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM BY TİHV
‘Human rights’ in the post-pandemic era
In the “Human Rights Agenda in the Post-Pandemic Era” symposium to be attended by Étienne Balibar as well, the future of human rights will be discussed.
5 May 2021
PACE reminds Turkey of ‘democratic standards’
PACE reminds Turkey of ‘democratic standards’
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has adopted a resolution on “the functioning of democratic institutions in Turkey”, calling on the country to “to put an end to laws and practices that contravene democratic standards.”
23 April 2021
US report: Freedoms restricted, rule of law compromised in Turkey
US report: Freedoms restricted, rule of law compromised in Turkey
US Department of State has released its 2020 country report on human rights practices in Turkey, listing a series of violations of rights including “torture”, “limited steps to investigate and penalize members of security forces” and “violence against minorities.”
31 March 2021
‘Erdoğan’s onslaught on rights and democracy’
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
‘Erdoğan’s onslaught on rights and democracy’
Referring to the recent developments in Turkey over the past months, the HRW says that “Erdoğan's government is dismantling human rights protections and democratic norms on a scale unprecedented in the 18 years he has been in office.”
24 March 2021
‘62 people subjected to torture in Turkey’s prisons in February’
CHP MP TANRIKULU
‘62 people subjected to torture in Turkey’s prisons in February’
The right to life of at least 176 people was violated and 434 people were subjected to torture and ill treatment in Turkey in February, according to a recent report released by main opposition CHP MP Tanrıkulu.
12 March 2021
‘This action plan means there are no human rights in Turkey’
CHP CHAIR KILIÇDAROĞLU
‘This action plan means there are no human rights in Turkey’
Main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu and Group Deputy Chair Altay have commented on the recently unveiled “Human Rights Action Plan.” Altay has reminded President Erdoğan that “900 children are currently being prosecuted for insulting him.”
4 March 2021
Question on ‘war crimes’ returned to MP because of ‘personal opinion’
UN REPORT ON SYRIA
Question on ‘war crimes’ returned to MP because of ‘personal opinion’
HDP MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu submitted a Parliamentary question regarding the UN report documenting the war crimes and rights violations in Syria. The MP’s question has been returned to him on the grounds of “personal opinion.”
6 January 2021
‘They batter us when we refuse strip search’
PRISON CONDITIONS IN TURKEY
‘They batter us when we refuse strip search’
In their applications to the Human Rights Association (İHD) and meetings with the İHD lawyers over the past year, several prisoners have recounted how they were subjected to a strip search in different prisons across Turkey.
29 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Petition in support of 805 citizens demanding a peaceful and secure life
Petition in support of 805 citizens demanding a peaceful and secure life
After MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli targeted 805 citizens who had signed a joint declaration expressing their “demand for a dignified and peaceful life, in a just, free and peaceful country”, a petition has been launched in solidarity with the citizens.
16 December 2020
‘573 people filed a complaint about torture in Turkey in 11 months’
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
‘573 people filed a complaint about torture in Turkey in 11 months’
“Though it is absolutely prohibited and considered a crime against humanity under the universal law, which Turkey is also a part of, torture has been the major human rights problem in the country in 2020 as well,” says a joint statement by the İHD and TİHV.
10 December 2020
PACE urges Turkey to stop harassing the opposition
ANKARA SHARPLY CRTICIZED BY EUROPE
PACE urges Turkey to stop harassing the opposition
Parliamentary Assembly of The Council of Europe warns Turkey that Council of Europe membership might be at stake unless human rights, democracy and rule of law are reinstated and harassment of the opposition is immediately ended.
24 October 2020
Kobani operation: Detention warrant against 82 people in 7 provinces
Kobani operation: Detention warrant against 82 people in 7 provinces
As part of an investigation carried out by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, detention warrants have been issued against 82 people, including HDP’s Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen and former HDP MPs Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Altan Tan.
25 September 2020
At least 275 people's right to life violated in August
CHP'S RIGHTS VIOLATION REPORT
At least 275 people's right to life violated in August
At least 143 people, including five children, were subjected to torture and 63 people were subjected to physical and psychological violence in prisons, according to the report.
11 September 2020
‘Right to life of at least 281 people violated in June’
‘Right to life of at least 281 people violated in June’
According to the “Report on Human Rights Violations in June” prepared by main opposition CHP’s Sezgin Tanrıkulu, at least 15 people were detained and at least 52 people faced investigations due to their social media posts in June 2020.
13 July 2020
12 People Arrested in Diyarbakır
12 People Arrested in Diyarbakır
Detained in Diyarbakır on May 22, 12 people including Democratic Regions Party (DBP) former Co-Chairs Arslan and Şimşek have been arrested. The other six detained, including former HDP MP Akat Ata, have been released on probation.
25 May 2020
Report on Human Rights of LGBTI+s: ‘2019 Saw an Increase in Torture, Maltreatment’
Report on Human Rights of LGBTI+s: ‘2019 Saw an Increase in Torture, Maltreatment’
“While the legal system of Turkey has no legislation protecting LGBTI+s, the policy makers and implementers themselves can increasingly become the actors of rights violations in that respect,” the Kaos GL association has noted in a recent report.
18 May 2020
‘It was Winter When the Lockdown Began, It is Already Summer Now’
ELDERLY ALLOWED TO GO OUT AFTER 2 MONTHS
‘It was Winter When the Lockdown Began, It is Already Summer Now’
As the curfew has been eased for the elderly, they are allowed to go out for the first time after almost two months today. The sidewalks, avenues and streets of Şişli, İstanbul are full of people taking a walk, shopping at the bakery and having a chat.
10 May 2020 Ayşegül Özbek
2019 Report by Human Rights Association: Regime Got More and More Authoritarian
2019 Report by Human Rights Association: Regime Got More and More Authoritarian
According to the annual report of the Human Rights Association (İHD), 1,344 meetings and demonstrations were intervened last year and 3,935 people were subjected to beating and ill treatment during these interventions.
5 May 2020
Police Officer Who Shot One Person to Death in Adana Arrested
Police Officer Who Shot One Person to Death in Adana Arrested
Adana Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has announced that police officer F.K. has been arrested on charge of “wilful murder." Shot to death with a police bullet, Syrian Ali El Hemdan has lost his life at the hospital.
28 April 2020
Unemployed Father Stranded in Batman: ‘My Ill Wife and 6 Children are Alone’
Unemployed Father Stranded in Batman: ‘My Ill Wife and 6 Children are Alone’
Dismissed in the first days of quarantine, Özdemir cannot return from Batman: “I am stuck here. My wife is sick and caring for 6 children alone. To top it all, I don’t have a job anymore. OK, let’s say we will stay home, but, how will we make ends meet?”
9 April 2020 Ayşegül Özbek
Global Coronavirus Outbreak and the Need for a Real Peace
PENNED BY OSMAN İŞÇİ
Global Coronavirus Outbreak and the Need for a Real Peace
The fundamental fields of study and work against this global outbreak, especially the second and third categories, suggest a single need: The need to build a real peace.
5 April 2020 Osman İşçi
Coronavirus Outbreak, Human Rights, Peace
PENNED BY KIVILCIM TURANLI
Coronavirus Outbreak, Human Rights, Peace
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reports, the amount of money only spent for armament and war across the world is as vast as 2 trillion dollars and it keeps increasing.
4 April 2020 Kıvılcım Turanlı
Death Fasting Grup Yorum Member Helin Bölek Loses Her Life
Death Fasting Grup Yorum Member Helin Bölek Loses Her Life
Grup Yorum music band member Helin Bölek has lost her life on the 288th day of her death fast.
3 April 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak is a Matter of Human Rights
PENNED BY OSMAN İŞÇİ
Coronavirus Outbreak is a Matter of Human Rights
As coronavirus outbreak is a matter of human rights, it can only be solved based on the principles of human rights. We can find a way out of these dark days only by developing policies and practices based on human rights principles.
26 March 2020 Osman İşçi
Refugees Stuck at Turkey-Greece Border Attacked with Plastic Bullets, Tear Gas
Refugees Stuck at Turkey-Greece Border Attacked with Plastic Bullets, Tear Gas
As Turkey has opened border gates for the passage of refugees in the wake of Idlib attack on February 27, the security forces of Greece have attacked the refugees with plastic bullets, stun grenades, tear gas and pressurized water.
2 March 2020
Universal Periodic Review of Turkey Starts
Universal Periodic Review of Turkey Starts
The review of Turkey at the UN Human Rights Council will continue until January 30.
28 January 2020
‘Right to Life of 41 Thousand 694 People Violated in 17 Years’
REPORT BY CHP MP TANRIKULU
‘Right to Life of 41 Thousand 694 People Violated in 17 Years’
According to a report on right violations prepared by main opposition CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu, the right to life of at least 6,432 women has been violated in 17 years and the right to life of at least 4,104 children has been violated in 8 years.
17 January 2020
Prof. Ayşe Erzan Awarded Human Rights Prize by American Physical Society
Prof. Ayşe Erzan Awarded Human Rights Prize by American Physical Society
The American Physical Society (APS) has awarded 2020 Andrei Sakharov Prize to Prof. Ayşe Erzan “for her lifelong commitment to human rights.”
25 October 2019
Refugee Boat Sinks in Ayvalık, Claiming the Lives of One Child and One Baby
Refugee Boat Sinks in Ayvalık, Claiming the Lives of One Child and One Baby
A boat carrying refugees has sunk off the coast of Ayvalık in the Aegean Sea. While 33 of 35 people on board have been rescued by the coast guard teams, one child and a two-month-old baby have lost their lives in the incident.
14 October 2019
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