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Mother language obstacle to coronavirus vaccination

MEDICAL CHAMBERS IN SOUTHEAST

Mother language obstacle to coronavirus vaccination

While the Health Ministry’s coronavirus vaccination campaign is moving apace, the desired vaccination rates have not yet been reached in some cities, especially in the Kurdish-majority ones. Mother language is reportedly a factor behind this.

30 June 2021 Cansever Avinç

Refugee LGBTI+s deprived of the right to health

Refugee LGBTI+s deprived of the right to health

According to the report of the HEVİ LGBTI+ Association, LGBTI+ refugees face many obstacles such as the language barrier and discriminatory attitude of healthcare workers.

11 May 2021 Elif Solmaz

World’s 10th Most Dangerous City for Women: İstanbul

World’s 10th Most Dangerous City for Women: İstanbul

According to Thomson Reuters Foundation’s survey, İstanbul is the 10th most dangerous city for women among 19 megacities.

18 October 2017