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Eight activists to stand trial for participating in İstanbul Pride

Eight activists to stand trial for participating in İstanbul Pride

The indictment described the Pride Parade as a "so-called pride march."

12 December 2024

Tuğçe Yılmaz

İstanbul's LGBTI+ activists hold Pride March in unexpected location to circumvent bans

İstanbul's LGBTI+ activists hold Pride March in unexpected location to circumvent bans

The activists gathered on Bağdat Avenue to quickly hold a march and then disperse. Taken by surprise, police later searched the side streets looking for LGBTI+s.

1 July 2024 Tuğçe Yılmaz

İstanbul Pride Parade | Detained and tortured, 373 people released

30TH İSTANBUL PRIDE WEEK

İstanbul Pride Parade | Detained and tortured, 373 people released

373 people were detained during the İstanbul Pride Parade. Everyone has been released once their statements were taken and medical check-ups were completed. Lawyers say, "LGBTI+s were tortured and subjected to maltreatment during detention."

Solidarity event for İstanbul Pride from London

Solidarity event for İstanbul Pride from London

The Harem Of No One, a queer collective from London is organizing a solidarity event for İstanbul Pride. All of the profit made from this event will be donated to the activists working to organize the Pride activities in İstanbul.