The Diyarbakır Sur Municipality has implemented a new programme to prevent domestic violence.

Stuart Milk: "If my uncle Harvey Milk was still alive he would have attended Pride Week in Istanbul."

Scanning page 3 of newspapers, bianet has counted 22 women who were killed by men last month.

On Sunday, a crowd of 3,000 marched from Taksim to Galatasaray Square as part of the 17th LGBTT Pride Week.

According to rights activist Gülbahar, Turkey's laws are progressive, but they are not applied. Without gender equality, legislation will not be effective.

Lawyer Gülbahar says that all people condoning a murder or turning a blind eye need to be tried.

Researcher and activist İlkkaracan has said that the Opuz case has set a precedent. Turkey must act to protect women against violence and gender inequality.

For the first time, the ECHR has ruled that a country has acted in a discriminating manner for not dealing effectively with domestic violence and protecting the women involved.

Transgender Esmeray has taken two police officers to court for beating her.

Assoc. Prof. Tanrıöver believes that school books need to be scanned for hidden sexism, and that teachers should all undergo gender training.

For the second time, Sabancı University, the International Hrant Dink Foundation and Anadolu Kültür are holding a workshop in memory of murdered journalist Hrant Dink.

According to Dr. Osman Öztürk, member of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), the Social Security Institution (SGK) violates basic human rights by introducing medical charges for pregnant women. "In any socialist or capitalist country check-ups and giving birth are free of charge", Öztürk claimed.

Around 300 people in Ankara protested against homophobia and transphobia on Sunday.

Following comments by the Istanbul Chief of Police in relation to a murder, feminists have called on him to resign.

Opening for a 12th time, International Flying Broom Festival features 90 films from 26 countries. This year's main theme is the "80s".

DTP MP Akın Birdal files a query for PM Erdoğan. He asks if the government plans to amend the constitution to include a clause for equality for LGBT individuals.

KAMER president Akkoç says that around 50 people have died for the same reason in the last year.

Kavaf has become the second woman in cabinet after the Prime Minister’s recent reshuffle. She is State Minister responsible for Women and Family.

A change in regulations both makes it possible for engaged girls to continue their education and for school girls to be engaged. The question is whether this is what Turkey needs...

Women activists have reacted to a case in Antalya, where a women’s shelter’s location was revealed even at the building stage.