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'Brothels Being Shot Down, Unregistered Sex Industry Expanding'

'Brothels Being Shot Down, Unregistered Sex Industry Expanding'

Five brothels have been closed for various reasons in 2017 in Turkey. President of Red Umbrella association Ördek says that the brothels were not being closed with a demand-related but rather with a moralistic perspective.

12 October 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Leyla from Registered Brothel Planned to be Closed Tells of Her Experiences

Leyla from Registered Brothel Planned to be Closed Tells of Her Experiences

The registered brothel in Antep wants to be closed due to the reason that it “does not suit Antep”. Women say, “We’ve chosen our path. What are they protecting us from? If they want to protect, they can grant us early retirement”.

5 April 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Being Trans* in Turkey

Being Trans* in Turkey

The Kırmızı Şemsiye’s (Red Umbrella’s) database processed a total of 267 cases of rights violations directed at trans people in the last year. 98% of trans people say they have experienced discrimination during the hiring process, and 68% while seeking medical treatment.

18 August 2016 Simay Gökhan