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HIV Positive: No Reason for Lay-Off
HIV positive person A.S. was layed-off because of his carrying the HI virus. He did not accept this discrimination and went to court. Both the Labour Court and the Court of Appeals decreed for his return to work.
HIV positive A.S. went to court to seek his right against the discrimination of being made redundant because of carrying the HI virus. A labour court decided to return A.S. to work. Upon an appeal to the decision, the Court of Appeals confirmed the decree of the labour court. A.S. won the legal struggle.
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Update Date :14.01.2010
Turkey urged to end discriminatory clampdown on gay rights groups
Amnesty International called on the Turkish authorities to end its harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organizations after a new attempt to close down an LGBT group through the courts began on Tuesday.
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Update Date :11.02.2010
Turkey no longer sees civil society as dangerous
The general perception of civil society organizations in Turkey has seen drastic changes over the last two decades, helping the country establish a deep-rooted democracy.
Previously, civil society organizations were widely believed to be linked to gangs or clandestine terrorist groups. Now, they are viewed as tools to influence government decisions and oppose human rights violations.
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Update Date :11.02.2010
30th years of UN Women’s Rights Convention: the EU underlines the power of human rights to eradicate gender-based discrimination
The 30th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) provides a great opportunity to reflect about the world’s situation of women’s rights. In spite of progress in the promotion of gender equality, discriminations on the basis of gender are still pervasive in all societies. Gender equality is a chapter of close co-operation between the European Union and international and regional organisations. In particular, the European Union engages with partner countries to combat the practice of discriminatory laws. Through its financial instruments, the EU supports complementary efforts by civil society organisations, such as activities on advocacy, monitoring and support to victims.
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Update Date :11.02.2010
NGOs demand better recognition
Several nongovernmental groups spoke out against the difficulties of civil organizations in Turkey in a joint press conference yesterday at the Marmara Hotel in Taksim. Representatives from different organizations explained the adversities they faced and expressed their determination to change NGO-related government policies.
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Update Date :06.08.2009
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 :13.02.2009
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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