Category: Justice and Rights
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Gender-based violence in 2025
According to the United Nations, violence against women is described as “ any act of gender-based violence that results in, […]
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Abortion Restrictions and Human Rights Violations in Morocco
In Morocco, abortion is criminalised in nearly all circumstances. Under Article 453 of the Penal Code, abortion is permitted only if […]
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Detention of Lawyer Mehmet Pehlivan and Repression of the Legal Profession in Türkiye
Lawyer Mehmet Pehlivan, defence counsel for detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, has been subjected to escalating judicial harassment in Türkiye, […]
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ECHR Decision on Yalcinkaya Case
As Rights Defenders, we have deep concern regarding recent developments that question Turkey’s continued membership in the Council of Europe. […]
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Sümeyra Gelir
On April 3, 2025, 15-year-old Sümeyra Gelir passed away in her sleep at her home in Bolu, Turkey. While her […]
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Unjust Arrest of Ayşe Barım: A Violation of Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Ayşe Barım is the founder of ID Iletisim and a well-known manager of many famous actors in Turkiye. In early […]
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The Case of Akin Öztürk: Violations of Human Rights and Arbitrary Detention
On 15 July 2016, during the events of the so-called coup attempt in Türkiye, Akin Öztürk, former Commander of the […]
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Trump Administration Moves to Reject Transgender Identity
Within hours of reclaiming the presidency on Monday, United States President Donald Trump signed an extensive executive order that aims […]
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Israel’s use of white phosphorus in South Lebanon and Gaza
White phosphorus is a substance that reacts with oxygen to produce heat and flame. As it produces dense smoke, its […]
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75-year-old mother arrested for legally sending money into prison in Turkiye
75-year-old mother Hatice Yildiz is sentenced to 4 years and 2 months for sending pocket money to her daughter and […]