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The murder of Ahmet Yıldız should be cleared ASAP!
Three weeks have passed over an event that has shaken the LGBT community in Turkey. The murder of Ahmet Yildiz, who was shot to death in Istanbul. However, the police and judicial authorities have still made no explanations. As it is not known who committed the murder or why, there has been a growing concern in the community. Kaos GL Association has inquired about the progress of the investigation with a letter to the police, and has announced to the press and the public that it will not allow the murder to be forgotten.
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Update Date :13.08.2008
Was Ahmet Yildiz the victim of Turkey's first gay honour killing?
In a corner of Istanbul today, the man who might be described as Turkey's gay poster boy will be buried – a victim, his friends believe, of the country's deepening friction between an increasingly liberal society and its entrenched conservative traditions.
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Update Date :13.08.2008
Report States 833 Lost Children In Turkey
According to, Prime Ministry’s Human Rights Directorship, 7183 children were lost last year. Most of the incidents were in the cities with highest migration rates.
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Update Date :13.08.2008
Come on, let us find you a match!
The STGM is engaged in matchmaking in order to carry NGO dialogue beyond national boundaries, bringing local NGOs in Turkey together with international NGOs including those in member and candidate countries of the EU to strengthen their cooperation. By being a member of the “matchmaking network” that is expected to make significant contribution to the development of civil dialogue among nations, you can find partners to your initiatives and have different organizations reach you. All you need to do is to register with the NGO matchmaking link in our website.
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Update Date :11.07.2008
Women meet to walk without shame
Feminist and the women organizations are getting together at Galata Bridge in Istanbul on July 5 to protest the recent court verdict that sentenced a woman for acting without shame
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Update Date :30.07.2008
Istanbul's human rights board will not stop Sulukule demolitions
The human rights board of the Istanbul Governor's Office has issued a call to relevant institutions to take necessary measures to prevent human rights violations in the neighborhood of Sulukule, long inhabited by the Roma people.
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Update Date :30.07.2008
BİA Media Monitoring Report: Expressing Opinions More Difficult Than Before
According to the BİA Media Monitoring Report for April-May-June 2008 shows that there is a clear increase in freedom of expression violation cases.
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Update Date :30.07.2008
Police Officers Finally On Trial For Beating Transsexual Esmeray
The police officers who beat up and insulted transsexual Esmeray in June 2007 for passing by the front of the station will be tried for the crime of “simple bashing and insulting.”
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Update Date :30.07.2008
Dink Family Goes To The European Human Rights Court For The Third Time
Lawyers of the Dink family are getting ready to go to the European Human Rights Court (EHRC) for Istanbul police chief Celalettin Cerrah’s possible role in Hrant Dink’s murder.
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Update Date :30.07.2008
The Newspaper "Vakit" Calls Gays And Lesbians Perverts
The newspaper Vakit publishes an article in which gays and lesbians are addressed as perverts. Kaos Gay and Lesbian Organization sues the newspaper.
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Update Date :24.07.2008
EU funded project enhances life skills of children
A recently conducted EU-funded project has proved a successful means in contributing to the personal development and communication skills of children living in Turkey, becoming a bridge between the children and adults in this respect.
“I can now better express myself to people. Most importantly, I learned a lot on how to deal with stress,” said Ayten Yaşayan, a physically impaired student who was trained as part of the project.
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Update Date :11.07.2008
A reference book for NGOs to work with JPWGs
The new book of over 500 pages and titled "Basic Consepts of Turkish Parliamentary Law" written by Dr. Irfan Neziroglu -Laws and Decrees Director of Turkish Parliament, also the president of YASADER association- has been published by Seckin Publishing company. It is a very important reference book for all, especailly NGOs to co-operate with Joint Parliamentary Working Groups. It is also a reader- friendly book with its encyclopedic structure and alphabetic order. The most important adventage of the book is that it brings theory and practice together.
Update Date :11.07.2008
Broaden your horizons -- Volunteer in Turkey!
Have you always wanted to do some volunteer work in Turkey? Do you not have a clue when or where to go about doing it? Don't worry!
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Update Date :11.07.2008
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