content tagged with sexual harassment

High school official sentenced for sexually harassing students

High school official sentenced for sexually harassing students

A deputy principal of a Şırnak high school has been sentenced for "sexual harassment" and "child abuse."

28 February 2024

Sweden court concludes case of academic from Turkey

Sweden court concludes case of academic from Turkey

A woman academic had accused her colleague of harassment.

15 October 2021

Assistant physician's struggle against doctor's harassment

MALE VIOLENCE

Assistant physician's struggle against doctor's harassment

Sentenced to prison for sexually harassing assistant physician D.E., physician Aydın started working at the same hospital again. D.E. and 40 other personnel submitted petitions, indicating that they did not want to work with him.

25 December 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Man faces up to 6 years in prison over harassment in a hotel room

Man faces up to 6 years in prison over harassment in a hotel room

A lawsuit has been filed against Muhammed Seyit S., who entered the hotel room of Kamişli in Kırıkkale and watched her sleeping. The man now faces up to 6 years in prison on charges of “violating dwelling immunity” and “sexual harassment.”

29 October 2020

Doctor Still on Duty After Being Sentenced for Sexual Assault on Patient

Doctor Still on Duty After Being Sentenced for Sexual Assault on Patient

A doctor at a "family health center" in İstanbul was sentenced to 6 years and 3 months prison for "qualified sexual assault."

13 December 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Academic's Sentence for Sexual Assault Reduced Because 'It Could Affect his Future'

Academic's Sentence for Sexual Assault Reduced Because 'It Could Affect his Future'

The prison sentence of an academic for sexually harassing his colleague has been reduced by the court.

25 June 2019 Evrim Kepenek

'48 Women Sexually Harassed Under Detention in 2018'

REPORT ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN DETENTION

'48 Women Sexually Harassed Under Detention in 2018'

Releasing its 2018 report, the Legal Aid Bureau Against Sexual Harassment and Rape in Detention demanded the İstanbul Convention be implemented.

Men Kill 18 Women in July

Men Kill 18 Women in July

11 of the murders have been committed despite a protection order. 11% of the women have been killed for seeking divorce and 16% murdered by their ex-husbands.

3 August 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Turkish Medical Association: PM Should Apologize For ‘Searching for Girls’ Statement

Turkish Medical Association: PM Should Apologize For ‘Searching for Girls’ Statement

Referring to words of PM Yıldırım regarding emergency services and ‘revolutions’ in health system, Turkish Medical Association has pointed out to to the severity of the situation in emergency services and called on the PM to apologize and be more serious.

Those Going to Hospital in Search Of Girls...

Those Going to Hospital in Search Of Girls...

“Going to the hospital not to get treatment but to search for girls” … Moreover; a friend has told him about that … One can’t help but wonder; what kind of friends does he have?

12 July 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Constitutional Court Convicts Police Torture, Sexual Harassment

Constitutional Court Convicts Police Torture, Sexual Harassment

Constituional Court has ruled as to complaint of Ş.G. who was exposed to torture and sexual harassment in custody that torture prohibition was violated.

5 November 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Police Sentenced to Monetary Fine for Sexual Harassment

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Police Sentenced to Monetary Fine for Sexual Harassment

Police officer G.B. was sentenced to a monetary fine of TL 2;500 because he sexually harassed a women who applied for protection. Lawyer Keskin criticised insufficient penalties foreseen by the Turkish Criminal Law regarding violence against women.

19 December 2011 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Sexual Harassment at Trade Union Confederation

Sexual Harassment at Trade Union Confederation

Akgökçe from the Petrol-Work Women Magazine assessed the recent allegations of sexual harassment in the KESK union of public employees. She emphasized the need for solidarity between all women to improve their situation.

1 December 2010 Burçin Belge

Defendants in Child Abuse Case Face 15 Years' Sentence

Defendants in Child Abuse Case Face 15 Years' Sentence

19 of the 20 defendants face aggravated prison sentences of at least 15 years each under charges of "aggravated sexual abuse" in the case of sexual abuse and harassment of 9 girls over the duration of 2 years in the south-eastern province of Siirt.

5 May 2010 Semra Pelek

Artist Rojin Sues Journalist Turgut for "Sexual Harassment"

Artist Rojin Sues Journalist Turgut for "Sexual Harassment"

Kurdish artist Rojin filed a criminal complaint against Akşam newspaper editor Serdar Turgut. Rojin said, "I do not expect an apology, I want this insult to be punished on behalf of all women".

29 October 2009 Bawer Çakır

Invisible Problem Of Sexual Harassment On The Streets

Activist Zozan Özgökçe is harassed on the street. She complains in spite of every man’s insistence that she should simply forgive the harassers. She thinks the problem will never go away, on the contrary will get worse, if the women are not persistent in filing complaints.

26 August 2008 Tolga Korkut

Finally Sexual Harassment Gets Attention

Following the Democratic Society Party and the Republican People’s Party, the Justice and Development Party introduces a bill that will make “sexual harassment” a crime not requiring a complaint.

24 July 2008 Erhan Üstündağ

"Purple Needle": Action Against Sexual Harassment

Friday evening 8 pm was the first appointment for women to meet in Mis Street in Beyoglu in order to start a "purple needle" campaign against sexual assault.

13 January 2008 Erhan Üstündağ