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DİYARBAKIR MOTHERS
Mızraklı: We Can Only Reduce Mothers' Concerns Through Non-Conflict
Diyarbakır's dismissed mayor Mızraklı has spoken to bianet on the "Diyarbakır mothers," who have been staging a protest in front of the HDP provincial organization, claiming that their children were "kidnapped" and brought to PKK camps.
11 September 2019
EVRİM KEPENEK REPORTS FROM DİYARBAKIR
‘All I Want is My Child...’
It has been nine days since the families have been protesting in front of HDP Diyarbakır Provincial Organization for their allegedly abducted children. The number of protesting families has increased to 20 as of September 10.
11 September 2019
Transgender Inmate on Hunger Strike for 55 Days, Her Only Demand is to Stay in a Ward
Miray, a transgender prisoner in Alanya L-Type Prison, is on a hunger strike to stay in a ward. If Miray's request is not met, she will turn her hunger strike into a death fast.
9 September 2019
59-Year Prison Sentence of Arrested Student Korkmaz Upheld by Court of Appeal
His family is surprised that 59-year prison sentence of arrested student Korkmaz has been upheld. His sister has said, “We thought that his prison sentence would not be upheld, we were hopeful” and asked, “Where is this judicial reform, then?”
9 September 2019
MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT AUGUST 2019
Men Kill 40 Women in August
Men killed at least 40 women, forced 89 women into sex work, raped six women, harassed 14 women, and abused 19 children in August.
6 September 2019
At Least Nine Women Killed 'Under Protection' in Seven Months
According to the data of the İstanbul Bar Association, protection orders were issued for at least 1840 women in nine months against male violence. According to the bianet Male Violence Monitoring Reports, nine women in seven months while killed while under protection. "Law No. 6284 should be fully implemented," says lawyer Moralıoğlu.
29 August 2019
EVRİM KEPENEK REPORTED FROM JORDAN
Women Journalists Discuss Gender-Based Violence in Jordan
Women journalists from Iraq, Jordan, Turkey and Gulf countries have come together in Jordan and exchanged opinions on gender-based journalism practices and male violence.
28 August 2019
Letter from Jailed Journalist Aykol: I May Receive More Sentences
"We live in such a period that if you are not threatened with arrest, you almost certainly doubt your own stance," Aykol says.
22 August 2019
ADDITIONAL INDICTMENT IN ANKARA MASSACRE CASE
October 10 Ankara Massacre ‘Crime Against Humanity’
An additional indictment has been filed against Erman Ekici, a defendant of the October 10 Ankara Massacre case, charging him with “committing a crime against humanity.” Lawyer Doğanoğlu has spoken to bianet about the issue.
22 August 2019
Prisoner Buse Cuts Off Sex Organ After Being Prevented from Undergoing Sex Transition Surgery
Buse's friends and lawyer Eren Keskin have announced the establishment of a solidarity network for prisoner Buse Aydın, who is being held at Metris prison and wants to have sex transition surgery.
22 August 2019
Trustee Dissolves Van Metropolitan Municipal Council with an SMS
Governor of Van Bilmez, who has been appointed as a trustee to the Municipality of Van, has dissolved the municipal council. Speaking to bianet, council members have denounced the decision: “The aim is to make the municipality dysfunctional.”
21 August 2019
Police Detain Seven HDP Members in Taksim Protest
HDP MP Ahmet Şık has said, "I am not surprised by the AKP's trustee politics. This is the AKP after all. They don't recognize the will of the people."
19 August 2019
CHP İSTANBUL CHAIR CANAN KAFTANCIOĞLU
‘Women’s Representation in İstanbul Municipal Administration Rises from 0 to 25 Percent’
Five women have been appointed to senior positions at İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Speaking to bianet about the recent appointments, CHP İstanbul Provincial Chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu has stated, “I regard it as a gain.”
8 August 2019
MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT JULY 2019
Men Kill 24 Women in July
Men killed at least 24 women in July. Raping at least 10 women, men also forced 59 women to sex work, sexually abused at least 19 children and harassed 34 women.
7 August 2019
Academic Altınel: I Taught English, French to Friends in Prison
Assoc. Prof. Altınel, an academic for peace, served 81 days in prison for "terrorist propaganda" because of interpreting speeches in an event. "I learned valuable knowledge from my friends in prison," he says.
5 August 2019
HIV-Positive Refugee Woman: I will be Killed if I am Sent Back to Congo
Her daughter was kidnapped in Congo and she was forced to flee to Turkey with her son and husband. Now, she is waiting for her application to stay in Turkey to be accepted.
31 July 2019
MAZLUMDER ASSOCIATION CHAIR RAMAZAN BEYHAN
‘How was the Protest Against Removal of Syrians Attacked Despite Security Measures?’
Association for Human Rights and Solidarity for the Oppressed (MAZLUMDER) Chair Beyhan has stated that sending the ones who have taken refuge in Turkey to save their lives to the same conditions is “remorseless”.
29 July 2019
Harmandalı Removal Center Told from Inside: Battery, Attempted Suicide, Illness, Death
A security guard from the Harmandalı Removal Center has spoken to bianet about what happened “inside”: 1,500 people live in a 750-person place, most of them sleep on the floor. The ones who do not want to be deported constantly commit suicide.
23 July 2019
LIFE DEFENDERS
‘Why Didn’t They Intervene in Hasankeyf Fire with Helicopters?’
The fire that broke out in the ancient city of Hasankeyf in Batman yesterday could be put out late at night. Speaking to bianet, activists from Hasankeyf have asked why helicopters were not involved in the firefighting efforts.
22 July 2019
Refugee Woman Allegedly Tortured in Harmandalı Removal Center
Karşıyaka Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into the claims of torture against a refugee woman at the removal center in the western province of İzmir.
19 July 2019
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PENNED BY EVRİM KEPENEK
A Journalist Who Has Served His Life in Prison: Hüseyin Aykol
He was detained, tortured, served years and years in prison. He continued doing journalism. He has been arrested again at the age of 63. Journalist Hüseyin Aykol continues being the voice of truth from prison.
17 July 2019
WOMEN COMMENT ON ATTACKS AGAINST İSTANBUL CONVENTION
‘İstanbul Convention is Women’s Right to Life’
Actress Deniz Türkali, journalist İrem Afşin and academic Prof. Dr. Feride Acar have spoken to bianet about the recent attack against the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
17 July 2019
WIFE AND FRIENDS SPOKE ABOUT HÜSEYİN AYKOL
'He Wouldn't Leave the Country When Thousands are Imprisoned'
Hüseyin Aykol, a 67-year-old journalist was sent to prison yesterday. His wife Nuray Çevirmen, colleague Sedat Yılmaz, and lawyer Eren Keskin spoke to bianet about Aykol.
12 July 2019
Jailed Student Korkmaz: I Want My Right to Education
Korkmaz says that the indictment that caused him to be given a 59-year prison term is nothing more than a scenario.
11 July 2019
VIEWS ON WOMEN’S UNIVERSITIES
‘If It is About Women’s Safety, Let’s Talk About Academic Harassment’
HDP Ankara MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu, main opposition CHP Vice Chair Gökçe Gökçen and İlknur Üstün from the Women’s Coalition Platform have spoken to bianet about the “women’s universities” planned to be founded in Turkey.
10 July 2019
MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT JUNE 2019
Men Kill 34 Women in June
Men have killed at least 34 women in June. Raping at least four women, men also forced 43 women to sex work, harassed 34 women and sexually abused at least 35 children.
9 July 2019
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Q&A WITH EU TURKEY DELEGATION HEAD
'Judicial Reform Strategy is Important but We Need to See Implementation'
"We welcome the work that was done. We were also consulted but we also have to see how this will be translated into concrete legislation and the implementation of that," says Christian Berger, the head of the EU Turkey Delegation.
4 July 2019
Imprisoned University Student Korkmaz: Are You Still Surprised?
Given a 59-year prison term over a statement by an anonymous witness who can't describe him, Baran Barış Korkmaz has sent a message from prison.
3 July 2019
SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE ACADEMIA
Sentenced to Prison for ‘Sexual Assault’, Academic Suspended from University
Sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison for sexually assaulting another academic from the same faculty, Assoc. Prof. M.N.M. has been suspended from Namık Kemal University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine for three months.
2 July 2019
17TH İSTANBUL LGBTI+ PRIDE PARADE
Police Attack with Shields, Pepper Gas After Pride Parade Statement Read
As the police did not allow the Pride Parade to be held along İstiklal Avenue in Taksim, Pride Week Committee has read out its statement on nearby Mis Street. Afterwards, the police have intervened against the group with shields and pepper gas.
30 June 2019
Academic's Sentence for Sexual Assault Reduced Because 'It Could Affect his Future'
The prison sentence of an academic for sexually harassing his colleague has been reduced by the court.
25 June 2019
Özge Doğan with Electronic Bracelet: Invisible Handcuffs Dominate Our Lives
University student Özge Doğan has been living with an electronic bracelet attached to her right foot since May 15. Speaking to bianet, she says, “Though not everyone has visible bracelets on their feet, invisible handcuffs dominate our lives.”
25 June 2019
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