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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+.”

‘I Have Raised Such a Child That He is Unprejudiced, Accepting and Supportive’

INTERVIEW BY EGE ÖZTOKAT

‘I Have Raised Such a Child That He is Unprejudiced, Accepting and Supportive’

We have spoken with activist, lesbian and mother Mine Yanat about Mother’s Day and the mothers falling outside of mainstream heteronormative definitions.

10 May 2020 Ege Öztokat

From HRW to Turkey: End Stigmatization of LGBTs, Investigation of Bars

From HRW to Turkey: End Stigmatization of LGBTs, Investigation of Bars

HRW has released a statement regarding the investigations launched against Ankara and Diyarbakır Bars: “Turkey’s government should not tolerate statements by officials that encourage hate crimes and target LGBT people and those living with HIV.”

‘Presidency of Religious Affairs’ Targeting of the LGBTI+, HIV+ is Unacceptable’

STATEMENT BY 16 RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS

‘Presidency of Religious Affairs’ Targeting of the LGBTI+, HIV+ is Unacceptable’

16 rights organizations have made a statement on President of Religious Affairs' targeting remarks about LGBTI+s: “The Presidency clearly conducted hate speech, targeting the individuals and groups associated. We are worried about its social impacts.”

‘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?”

Investigation Against Diyarbakır Bar Association for ‘Degrading Religious Values’

Investigation Against Diyarbakır Bar Association for ‘Degrading Religious Values’

Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation against Diyarbakır Bar Association over its statement on President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş’s targeting remarks about the LGBTI+.

Presidency of Religious Affairs Files Criminal Complaint Against Ankara Bar Association

Presidency of Religious Affairs Files Criminal Complaint Against Ankara Bar Association

The Presidency of Religious Affairs has filed a criminal complaint against Ankara Bar Association, which previously filed a complaint against President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş over his targeting remarks about LGBTI+s and HIV positive people.

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.

LGBTI+ Children Do Exist: ‘Tell Them They are Not Alone’

LGBTI+ Children Do Exist: ‘Tell Them They are Not Alone’

On the occasion of Children’s Day, LGBTI+s in Turkey protested on social media under the hashtag #LGBTİÇocuklarVardır (LGBTI Children Do Exist) and shared their experiences of discrimination and hate speech that they had in their childhood.

26 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

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.

28th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week: Where am I?

28th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week: Where am I?

The 28th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week will take place on June 22-28, 2020. The theme of this year’s pride week has been announced as “Where am I?”

What Do LGBTI+s Expect from Health Workers?

IN THE WAKE OF LGBTI+ HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

What Do LGBTI+s Expect from Health Workers?

On the occasion of LGBTI+ Health Awareness Week, the BİZ Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Studies Association and Turkish Medical Students’ International Committee have asked LGBTI+s what they expect from health workers.

Prosecutor Demands Aggravated Life Sentence for the Man Who Killed Trans Woman

Prosecutor Demands Aggravated Life Sentence for the Man Who Killed Trans Woman

In the lawsuit filed into the murder of trans woman Gökçe Saygı, the prosecutor has demanded that defendant Şahin Yalçın be sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment on charge of “deliberate murder.”

18 February 2020

LGBTI+ Events Not Banned in Ankara, Alleges Turkey in Universal Periodic Review

LGBTI+ Events Not Banned in Ankara, Alleges Turkey in Universal Periodic Review

Responding to the comments and criticisms about Turkey at the UN Universal Periodic Review, Deputy Foreign Minister has denied the systematic bans on LGBTI+ events. All LGBTI+ events have been indefinitely banned in Ankara for over 2 years.

29 January 2020

Trans Woman Ajda Ender on Parliamentary Agenda

Trans Woman Ajda Ender on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Züleyha Gülüm has submitted a Parliamentary question about the transphobic attacks targeting transgender woman Ajda Ender in İstanbul: “Will you take any initiative to restore her violated fundamental rights and dignity?”

21 January 2020

Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Ban on Mersin Pride Week

Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Ban on Mersin Pride Week

The court has rejected the lawsuit against the Mersin Governorship's ban on 2019 Pride Week, reiterating the same grounds such as “public peace”, “prevention of crimes”, “public health” and “public morality”.

15 January 2020

In a First in Turkey, a Trans Woman Starts Working as a Driver at Avcılar Municipality

In a First in Turkey, a Trans Woman Starts Working as a Driver at Avcılar Municipality

Transgender woman activist Niler Albayrak has started working as a driver at the main opposition CHP’s District Municipality of Avcılar in İstanbul. Albayrak was also an MP candidate for nomination in 2015 general elections.

‘Turkey’s Challenge with LGBTI Refugees’ Report by Kaos GL Association

‘Turkey’s Challenge with LGBTI Refugees’ Report by Kaos GL Association

Kaos GL Association has released its report “Turkey’s Challenge with LGBTI Refugees” in memory of Muhammad Wisam Sankari, a Syrian gay refugee killed in İstanbul in 2016.

19 December 2019

‘It is Discriminatory to Suspend the Broadcast of a Series due to Homosexual Relationship’

RADIO, TV SUPREME COUNCIL MEMBER BİLDİRİCİ

‘It is Discriminatory to Suspend the Broadcast of a Series due to Homosexual Relationship’

Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) member Faruk Bildirici has denounced the broadcast suspension imposed on a series on Fox Life Channel for “acting against public morality” with a second-long kissing scene of two women.

24 September 2019

Lawsuit Against 19 METU Students for Joining Pride Parade

Lawsuit Against 19 METU Students for Joining Pride Parade

A lawsuit has been filed against 19 students of METU for having joined the 9th METU LGBTI+ Pride Parade. They are charged with “attending unlawful assemblies and marches” and “not dispersing despite warning.”

8 August 2019 Sakine Orman

1,130 News Articles Perpetuate Prejudice Towards LGBTI+ Individuals in 2018

KAOS GL MEDIA MONITORING REPORT

1,130 News Articles Perpetuate Prejudice Towards LGBTI+ Individuals in 2018

According to the 2018 Media Monitoring Report released by the Kaos GL Association, all of the news reports and articles published on Yeni Akit newspaper about the LGBTI+ individuals have violated their fundamental rights.

4 February 2019

Campaign by Amnesty International Against Ban on LGBTI+ Events in Ankara

Campaign by Amnesty International Against Ban on LGBTI+ Events in Ankara

Amnesty International has launched a petition against the indefinite ban imposed on all LGBTI+ events by the Ankara Governorship. The organization has said, “The ban on LGBTI+ events in Ankara should be ended and love should win."

30 January 2019

Boğaziçi University Presidency Returns ‘Hande Kader’ Fellowship Donations

Boğaziçi University Presidency Returns ‘Hande Kader’ Fellowship Donations

The Boğaziçi University LGBTI+ Studies Club had announced that they would grant a student Hande Kader Fellowship but the university presidency has said that the fellowship was not within their knowledge. The donations are being returned.

14 LGBTI Organizations from 8 Provinces: ‘Our Only Choice is Social Peace, Equality, Freedom, Justice’

14 LGBTI Organizations from 8 Provinces: ‘Our Only Choice is Social Peace, Equality, Freedom, Justice’

14 LGBTI organizations from Ankara, Bursa, Çanakkale, Diyarbakır, Giresun, İstanbul, İzmir and Mersin have called “We will continue our fight against those who want to fade our colors. We demand that custodies and arrests come to an end immediately”.

9 November 2016

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