Ikbal Polat

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"Political Approach towards Abused Women Needs Review"

WOMEN'S SHELTER PROGRAM

"Political Approach towards Abused Women Needs Review"

The government launches a shelter program for women exposed to violence in cooperation with Turkish women and children institutes and financially support by the EU. Karakuş from the Socialist Feminist Collective admonished that efforts have to be further extended beyond single projects.

Regulations on Genetically Modified Organisms Re-Enforced

GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS

Regulations on Genetically Modified Organisms Re-Enforced

The State Council Administrative Board of Litigation accepted the objection of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs against holding the enforcement of the GDO regulations. The regulations are again in effect.

25 December 2009

Fishermen Win Legal Struggle

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Fishermen Win Legal Struggle

Fishermen from the Gulf of İğneada won their case against filling in a part of the gulf and building an industrial pier. With their struggle, the fishermen prevented the region to be turned into an industrial area.

24 December 2009

Parental Leave for Turkish Fathers

WOMEN RIGHTS

Parental Leave for Turkish Fathers

The AKP women's representation prepared a report concerned with increasing women's employment, Minister Dinçer started to work on its implementation. The report contains proposals such as the struggle against discrimination of women in employment or improving unemployment security.

23 December 2009

Detained Children Complain from Torture Under Custody

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS

Detained Children Complain from Torture Under Custody

2 out of 12 children detained in Adana applied to the prosecutor's office because they were exposed to torture in custody and in prison. Lawyer Bek said the children showed signs of assaults when he talked to them in prison.

23 December 2009

Government Prohibits Production of GMOs and Simplifies Import

BIO-POLITICS

Government Prohibits Production of GMOs and Simplifies Import

The Bio-Safety Bill will be discussed in the parliament in the coming days. Özlüer from Ankara University criticizes that the draft law is objectionable because it only provides a framework and leaves the details to the corporation bylaws.

17 December 2009

Greens Criticise Black Clouds on Turkey's Horizon

CLIMATE SUMMIT

Greens Criticise Black Clouds on Turkey's Horizon

Prior to the summit on climate change in Copenhagen, the Greens criticise the national strategy document, arguing that it shows that the government did not quite understand the problem. The Greens admonish, "More coal and nuclear power are not the solution".

11 December 2009

Government's Farewell to Nuclear Power

Government's Farewell to Nuclear Power

Following the State Counil's decision, there are 12 days left to amend the government's regulations and have the nuclear power station tender approved by the Council of Ministers. Göltaş from the Electrical Engineers Chamber said this was practically impossible. The tender's dead line is 24 November.

13 November 2009