Sex crime convictions increased 10-fold in Turkey in 10 years: report
The number of people convicted of sex crimes in Turkey saw a sharp increase from 562 in 2009 to 5,800 in 2019, a 10-fold...
Erdoğan targets spouse of imprisoned philanthropist Kavala, calls her a provocateur
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday targeted Professor Ayşe Buğra, the wife of imprisoned philanthropist and businessman Osman Kavala, accusing her of provoking...
Erdoğan will withdraw Turkey from İstanbul Convention, opposition politician claims
A politician from Turkey’s right-wing Felicity Party (SP) has claimed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will withdraw Turkey from the İstanbul Convention, a...
Activists call on Turkish government to take effective measures against femicide
Women's rights activists have started a new campaign against femicide in Turkey, calling on authorities to be more effective in preventing femicide and protecting...
284 women killed in Turkey in domestic violence in 2020: report
At least 284 women were killed in Turkey at the hands of men in 2020, according to a parliamentary question submitted by an opposition...
Woman faces detention over alleged Gülen links immediately after giving birth: report
A woman who gave birth in the early hours of the new year in the Turkish capital city of Ankara faces detention due to...
The Year in Review: Women’s Rights
The year 2020 has witnessed an increase in rights violations against women in Turkey, with rising numbers of femicide cases amid discussions of withdrawing...
Turkey shaken by brutal killings of 3 women in a single day
Three women in Turkey were brutally murdered by men on Tuesday, sending shockwaves across the country at a time when domestic violence has become...
Female journalists in Turkey face discrimination and harassment at work, says media association
Female journalists in Turkey face problems at work, ranging from unequal pay to sexual harassment, most frequently seen in local media outlets, according to...
Refugee women face rape, abuse and gross rights violations in Turkey
Refugees entering Turkey via the Iranian border have been facing human rights violations ranging from rape and sexual harassment to physical abuse and deprivation...
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This report highlights the most important developments in the area of human rights in Turkey in 2025, a year marked by continued democratic...
Weaponized Diplomacy: How Erdoğan Uses Turkish Missions for Transnational Repression
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Family Punishment in Turkey: How Erdoğan Uses the Nazi Practice of Sippenhaft
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Sippenhaft, also known as...
Human Rights in Turkey: 2023 in Review
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This report highlights the most important developments in the area of human rights in Turkey during the year 2023.
The May 2023 re-election of...
Hate speech and hate crimes against Syrian refugees in Turkey
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