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Police Defends Promotion of Staff Member Accused of Torture, Rape

Police Defends Promotion of Staff Member Accused of Torture, Rape

The Turkish Police Headquarters issued a public statement in defense of their controversial decision to promote Sedat Selim Ay, the newly appointed deputy director of the Istanbul Anti-Terror Police Department who had been convicted of charges of rape and torture.

30 July 2012 Ekin Karaca

"Women Complicit with Rapists" - Part of Academic Freedom?

"Women Complicit with Rapists" - Part of Academic Freedom?

Prof. Orhan Çeker shocked several sections of the Turkish public last February by saying that women were complicit with rapists by provoking them with low-cut dresses. It was now decided not to launch an investigation about the university professor.

N.Y. Asks for Justice in Rape Case But There is No Lawsuit

N.Y. Asks for Justice in Rape Case But There is No Lawsuit

It has been revealed that no charges have been pressed against the 34 people, who are accused of raping 17-year-old N.Y. in Van. Among the 34 people, are the relatives of AKP Deputy Orhan. Justice Minister Ergin stated that an investigation was carried out about four of the suspects, but the file was closed due to lack of evidence.

14 August 2010 Burçin Belge

Women Demonstrate against Abuse and Rape

Women Demonstrate against Abuse and Rape

After the recent severe case of rape of Women Movement member K.S., members of the Istanbul Women Platform demonstrated in a sit-down strike against rape and abuse of women. They criticized the government for an increasing number of rapes just when the war is escalating.

29 June 2010 Burçin Belge

Abortion after Rape: Judge Ignored the Law

Abortion after Rape: Judge Ignored the Law

The Turkish law allows abortion until the 20th week of pregnancy in case a woman got pregnant because of rape. Yet, a judge dismissed the request for abortion, saying that he would not be exploited for murder. Rights defenders criticized the decision.

29 April 2010 Berivan Tapan

Gender-Based Violence Takes The Lives of 15 Women in August

Gender-Based Violence Takes The Lives of 15 Women in August

A scan of the "third pages" in national newspapers last month revealed nearly daily incidents of violence, rape and murder.

3 September 2009 Emine Özcan

Male Violence Killed 22 Women in June

Gender-based Violence

Male Violence Killed 22 Women in June

Scanning page 3 of newspapers, bianet has counted 22 women who were killed by men last month.

1 July 2009 Emine Özcan

Women’s Platform against Sexual Violence Formed

The Women’s Platform against Sexual Violence aims to create deterrents against harrassment and rape, as well as putting an end to victimisation.

18 March 2009 Emine Özcan

Male Violence Kills 12 Women in 12 Days

Male Violence Kills 12 Women in 12 Days

bianet is keeping a count of the stream of male violence that is reported in Turkey every day. Since 1 March, 12 women have been killed.

12 March 2009 Emine Özcan

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