Women Domestic violence soars under lockdown Women’s rights advocates are warning that Turkey’s government has failed to take… Elif AkgülJune 6, 2020
Women Why women are the last protesters left standing With the first COVID-19 case diagnosed in Turkey on March 11, rallies… Çiçek TahaoğluMay 23, 2020
Women Turkish women avoiding gynecological examination Ceren Yıldız was 19 when she first went to visit a gynecologist.… Gözde YelMarch 29, 2020
Human rights Women Sham marriages for women with Down’s syndrome The guests are waiting in the hall, all dressed up, with the… Nilay VardarMarch 26, 2020
Women Turkish matriarchs fight for the mother tongue When Esra Kırkavak moved to the United Kingdom, she began fretting that… Nida DinçtürkJanuary 20, 2020
Women Fighting for gender equality: The Istanbul Convention Women’s rights activists in Turkey warn that hard-earned gains and protections enshrined… Emel AltayDecember 25, 2019
LGBTQI Women Sex workers in Turkey stand up for their rights Melike Arzu Şakiroğlu wanted job security. Like other sex workers in Istanbul,… Aylin KaplanDecember 10, 2019
Human rights Politics Women Murder video raises ethical questions A recent video showing the murder of a mother by her ex-husband… Zeynepgül AlpOctober 6, 2019
Women Turkey’s proposed change in alimony law leaves women more vulnerable Activists are warning that attempts by the Turkish government to change the… Zeynep YüncülerMay 16, 2019
Women #10YearChallenge sparks hijab debate When 18-year-old Pınar decided to take part in the popular #10YearChallenge –… Çağrı SarıApril 25, 2019
