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Abortion in Turkey: Legal But Banned in Public Hospitals

Abortion in Turkey: Legal But Banned in Public Hospitals

A telephone inquiry research on 37 public hospitals realized by a woman organization revealed that only 3 public hospitals in Istanbul perform abortions by request.

5 February 2015

Gynecologists Explain Erdoğan What Birth Control Means

Gynecologists Explain Erdoğan What Birth Control Means

“The president regards abortion as murder. In order not to practice abortion, birth control methods must be used,” Turkish Gynecology and Obstetric Association said in statement.

26 December 2014

Pro-choice Association Reveals Illegal Procedures in Turkey

Pro-choice Association Reveals Illegal Procedures in Turkey

A pro-choice association claimed that the government left an impression amid public that the abortion was banned in Turkey since it brought up the issue last summer.

16 January 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Can Doctors Refuse to Perform Abortion?

Can Doctors Refuse to Perform Abortion?

In response to new legislation that would grant doctors the right to refuse to perform abortion, medical ethics expert Dr. Muhtar Çokar said that “Doctors can only direct patients to another institution. Otherwise this law will have the same negative repercussions as banning abortion.”

19 July 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

“My Body, My Decision,” French Women Say

FRENCH WOMEN SUPPORT THEIR TURKISH COUNTERPARTS

“My Body, My Decision,” French Women Say

French feminist organizations gathered in Paris on June 19 to show their support for Turkish women and their struggle against the Turkish government’s plans to ban abortion, as they chanted “Hands off abortion in Turkey.”

21 June 2012 Buket Tuğsel

Turkish Society’s Views on Abortion since 1990

Turkish Society’s Views on Abortion since 1990

Support for the right to abortion has declined considerably in Turkey since 1990, according to a public opinion survey published by Istanbul’s Bahçeşehir University. Religion, education and ideology constitute the main indicators that influence an individual’s stance on abortion.

“Fatwa Is A Feature Of Countries Governed By Islamic Law”

THE ABORTION DEBATE

“Fatwa Is A Feature Of Countries Governed By Islamic Law”

The recent comments delivered by the head of Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate against abortion are not binding for anyone and carry no relevance in a secular country, according to political scientist and legal expert Prof. Levent Köker.

6 June 2012 Ayça Söylemez

"Abortion not the Religious Affairs' Business"

"Abortion not the Religious Affairs' Business"

Political scientist, academic and columnist Koray Çalışkan sharply criticized Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate for deceiving the public on the controversial issue of abortion and getting involved in a political debate over which it holds no authority.

5 June 2012 Ayça Söylemez

"Abortion Is Our Decision"

WOMEN OF ISTANBUL HIT THE STREETS

"Abortion Is Our Decision"

Women called on authorities to ease access to birth control methods rather than banning abortion and for the perpetrators of the Roboski massacre to be put to trial during a protest rally in Istanbul’s Kadıköy district on Sunday.

4 June 2012 Nilay Vardar,Çiçek Tahaoğlu