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Prosecution Rejects Criminal Complaint against ‘The People of Lut’ Banners

Prosecution Rejects Criminal Complaint against ‘The People of Lut’ Banners

The prosecution has given decision of non-prosecution as to banners targeting LGBTI written “If you see anyone doing the dirty work of the people of Lut, kill both perpetrator and affected” on Ankara streets.

30 December 2015 Yıldız Tar

17 Trans Women Killed in Turkey in Last 4.5 Years

TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

17 Trans Women Killed in Turkey in Last 4.5 Years

1,933 trans homicides committed in total in 64 countries as of 2008, Turkey ranks first in Europe.

20 November 2015

People March with Rainbow Flags in Ankara against Homophobia and Transphobia

People March with Rainbow Flags in Ankara against Homophobia and Transphobia

Thousands of people in Ankara marched against homophobia and transphobia and for love and freedom in Ankara: “Make love not war till the end of time!”

18 May 2015 Ömer Akpınar

Violence Caused by Homophobia

TRANSSEXUALS AS VICITMS OF HATE CRIME

Violence Caused by Homophobia

Turkish and foreign politicians discussed violence caused by homophobia in the "Meeting to Commemorate the Trans Individuals who Became Victims of Hate Crime". Turkish politicians criticized the lack of political support for the struggle of LGBTT individuals.

29 November 2010 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

LGBT Association Sues State Minister

LGBT Association Sues State Minister

"Resign, Aliye Kavaf" was written on the banner in the protest of the Pink Life LGBTT Association. The organization filed a criminal complaint against Minister Kavaf who said "Homosexuality is a disease and should be treated".

15 March 2010 Bawer Çakır

Report Warns: Continuing Homophobia in the Media

Report Warns: Continuing Homophobia in the Media

In a published report entitled "End Homophobia in the Media", the Kaos GL association criticised the continued use of stereotypes and display of homophobia.

8 July 2009 Emine Özcan

LGBT Pride Week in Turkey in June

LGBT Pride Week in Turkey in June

The 17th Gay Pride Week will take place in Turkey from 22 to 28 June. The hormone tomato anti-homophobia awards will be presented, and a Gay Pride March will take place in Istanbul.

9 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

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