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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 :11.07.2008
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 :17.07.2008
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 :24.07.2008
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 :24.07.2008
In Ankara, 70 Million Steps Against Coups
Those Political parties and non-governmental organizations that are against coups are getting together to organize a demonstration in Ankara. Speaking for the coalition, Yasemin Göksu, an artist, says, “They will be at Ankara to say ‘do not touch the Parliament, politics, democracy and my freedom’”
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Update Date :24.07.2008
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 :24.07.2008
Political divisions in the way of equality
An attempt to heal political divisions and create a bridge between different factions in the country encountered a hurdle at a meeting yesterday in Istanbul, where a female opposition parliamentarian lambasted the governing party for lacking the political will to address women's issues.
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Update Date :24.07.2008
Women activists are educating each other for peace
Thirty women from various organizations in Greece, Turkey, Northern and Southern Cyprus gathered at the Bosphorus University in Istanbul for an education program to improve their ability for working towards peaceful solutions.
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Update Date :11.07.2008
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
Turkey must face The Sıvas Massacre
The European Peace Assembly demands that the Turkish government bring to justice those responsible for the Sivas massacre fifteen years ago and meet the demands of the Alevi society.
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Update Date :17.07.2008
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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