In fact, most rapes are never reported. One reason is that the perpetrator in many cases is a family member or close acquaintance, for example a husband, a partner...
Yazar: Rights Agenda Editor
Articles
Democracy And Human Rights
Bartholomew is crucified and Erdoğan suffers from Hellish torture (2)
This conservative government, however, has almost no connection with this Ittihatist past. This government comes from a completely different social and historical background; its members are mostly conservative, devout...
Society has an obligation to support abandoned children and offer them a positive home environment – also when budget resources are limited The notorious large-scale institutions for orphans and...
I think it was the first time he stated his frustration with such harsh words. His remarks and criticism created a chain reaction in Turkey. He was also criticized...
2009 Press Releases
Press Releases
Presidency Statement on the terrorist attack in the Tokat province in Turkey
The Presidency hopes that the perpetrators will be brought to justice as soon as possible, and reaffirms its full support to Turkey in the fight against terrorism. The Presidency...
2009 Press Releases
Press Releases
Presidency Statement on the closure of Democratic Society Party (DTP) in Turkey
The EU has called on Turkey, as a negotiating country, to make the necessary constitutional amendments to bring its legislation on political parties in line with the recommendations by...
Let me give you a “fresh” example. Today I was planning to write a harsh critique of some of Erdoğan’s remarks. Like I do every morning, I started to...
2009 Press Releases
Press Releases
European Court of Human Rights: ARTICLE 19 Calls for High-Level Protection of Journalists
The publishers of AutoWeek magazine were visited by police in 2002, following an article on illegal street racing. The police arrested the editor, threatening to shut down the entire publishing network...
2009 Press Releases
Press Releases
Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Looking at the poorest end of society, the figures become particularly stark and reveal the extent of the discrimination that needs to be overcome if persons with disabilities are...
“Combating violence against women is at the heart of what the Council of Europe is about – human rights and the equality of women and men. This fight must...