Who killed Hrant Dink? Dink was killed by the “smoke” that encompassed this country in 1915. This “smoke” is the dark side of this country, and it was on...
2009 Press Releases
Press Releases
Roma women urge European governments to respect their human rights
Romani women also urged the governments of European countries, where forced sterilisation is an ongoing practice, to take active measures to compensate the victims, sanction perpetrators and initiate state...
“Muharrem Erbey is well known for his tireless human rights work on behalf of Kurds,” said Emma Sinclair-Webb, Turkey researcher at Human Rights Watch. “The government claims it wants...
After establishing this association, I gradually and painfully realized that I had some fundamental differences from my “Marxist friends.” After a while, conflict gradually built up between us. Not...
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...
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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...