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Rights defenders sentenced to 24 years, 3 months in Turkey in a year
TİHV REPORT
Rights defenders sentenced to 24 years, 3 months in Turkey in a year
According to the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, 17 rights defenders stood trial in 7 separate cases in 2020; seven rights defenders were sentenced to a total of 24 years, 3 months in prison.
10 June 2021
‘20 thousand people detained at demonstrations in 4 years’
HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION OF TURKEY
‘20 thousand people detained at demonstrations in 4 years’
According to the report of the TİHV, the freedom of assembly and demonstration was violated 4,771 times in Turkey in 2015-2019. 3,102 students faced violations of rights while exercising their freedom of assembly, demonstration and association.
28 May 2021
‘Rights and freedoms successively violated in Turkey in April’
REPORT BY 3 ORGANIZATIONS
‘Rights and freedoms successively violated in Turkey in April’
Commenting on the violations of freedom of expression in April, TİHV Secretary General Üsterci says, “Security interventions were mostly against the protests of workers who were dismissed from work due to being members of professional unions.”
17 May 2021
‘Human rights’ in the post-pandemic era
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM BY TİHV
‘Human rights’ in the post-pandemic era
In the “Human Rights Agenda in the Post-Pandemic Era” symposium to be attended by Étienne Balibar as well, the future of human rights will be discussed.
5 May 2021
'The act of advocacy has become impossible in Turkey’
RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN MARCH
'The act of advocacy has become impossible in Turkey’
In his general commentary attached to the report, Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) Secretary General Coşkun Üsterci says, “Unfortunately, the new Human Rights Action Plan creates no hope or excitement in us."
15 April 2021
Violations of students’ rights in Turkey: ‘23 students killed in 4 years’
TİHV REPORT
Violations of students’ rights in Turkey: ‘23 students killed in 4 years’
According to a recent report released by the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, 3,102 students were subjected to violations of rights while exercising their freedom of expression, assembly and association in the 2015-2019 period.
12 April 2021
Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'
TİHV, TÜSİAD, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'
Three groups have criticized the government for pulling out of the treaty to prevent violence against women.
23 March 2021
February was 'very intense' in terms of rights violations, says report
February was 'very intense' in terms of rights violations, says report
Preparing a report on violations of rights committed in Turkey last month, three rights organizations say, “February was very intense in terms of violations against freedom of expression, freedom of meeting, demonstration and organization.”
16 March 2021
‘Prisons are a public health problem’
‘Prisons are a public health problem’
“Being a Human in Prison” panel discussion held by the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Human Rights Branch has emphasized that prisons are on top of the list of places where human rights violations are most frequently encountered.
26 February 2021
A day-to-day report on violations of freedom of expression in January
A day-to-day report on violations of freedom of expression in January
Three rights organizations have documented the violations of freedom of expression committed in Turkey in January. Their report offers a day-to-day account of “administrative bans, police interventions”, “investigations, prosecutions” and “other violations”.
15 February 2021
‘Prisoners on hunger strike in 107 prisons of Turkey for 49 days’
‘Prisoners on hunger strike in 107 prisons of Turkey for 49 days’
Rights organizations held a joint press conference about the ongoing hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons, urging the authorities to end violations of rights in prisons and treat prisoners in a manner compatible with human dignity.
14 January 2021
‘Strip search is getting more and more frequent in Turkey’
RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS
‘Strip search is getting more and more frequent in Turkey’
Amid ongoing debates on strip search in Turkey, Human Rights Association (İHD), Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) and Turkish Medical Association (TTB) have released a statement raising concerns about “the new and changing face of torture.”
30 December 2020
‘573 people filed a complaint about torture in Turkey in 11 months’
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
‘573 people filed a complaint about torture in Turkey in 11 months’
“Though it is absolutely prohibited and considered a crime against humanity under the universal law, which Turkey is also a part of, torture has been the major human rights problem in the country in 2020 as well,” says a joint statement by the İHD and TİHV.
10 December 2020
Dr. Serdar Küni sentenced to 4 years, 2 months in prison, again
Dr. Serdar Küni sentenced to 4 years, 2 months in prison, again
Sentenced to prison for “having performed medicine” in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority southeastern province of Şırnak during the period of curfews, Dr. Serdar Küni has been given the same prison sentence in retrial. An appeal will be lodged against the ruling.
17 November 2020
24 people detained for ‘insulting the President’ in 8 months in Turkey
REPORT ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
24 people detained for ‘insulting the President’ in 8 months in Turkey
The Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) has released a report on violations of freedom of expression in Turkey in the first eight months of 2020. Three people were arrested and one person faced an investigation for “insulting the President” in this period.
26 October 2020
Human Rights Foundation of Turkey responds to Erdoğan's remarks about Prof. Korur-Fincancı
Human Rights Foundation of Turkey responds to Erdoğan's remarks about Prof. Korur-Fincancı
The President called Prof. Korur-Fincancı "a terrorist" after she was elected the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Chair.
16 October 2020
Academics for Peace still not reinstated despite Constitutional Court ruling
REPORT BY HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION OF TURKEY
Academics for Peace still not reinstated despite Constitutional Court ruling
Although most academics have been acquitted of charges, they have not yet been reinstated to their posts.
27 August 2020
Report on freedom of expression violations in Turkey in July
Report on freedom of expression violations in Turkey in July
The Human Rights Association (İHD), Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) and Initiative for Freedom of Expression have released their joint report on violations of freedom of expression in Turkey in July.
21 August 2020
‘State is obligated to ensure fair trial’
‘State is obligated to ensure fair trial’
Rights and health organizations have made a statement for death fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who are not released despite a Forensic Medicine Institution report and are currently hospitalized in İstanbul.
12 August 2020
‘Appointment of trustees to HDP municipalities has become a tradition’
VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS IN MAY
‘Appointment of trustees to HDP municipalities has become a tradition’
From the May report of Initiative for Freedom of Expression, İHD and TİHV: Police intervened in protests and demonstrations for 91 times using physical violence. Four people were injured and 187 people were detained during these interventions.
16 June 2020
Report Shows Covid-19 Has Become a New Reason for Police Violence in Turkey
Report Shows Covid-19 Has Become a New Reason for Police Violence in Turkey
Out of 48 incidents where law enforcement officers used violence on citizens, 17 were related to coronavirus measures, according to a report by rights organizations.
9 June 2020
Hunger Strikes Monitoring Committee Makes a Call to Authorities and Public
Hunger Strikes Monitoring Committee Makes a Call to Authorities and Public
In a statement for the press, Hunger Strikes Monitoring Committee has said, “The responsibility for the people forced to give their own lives by going on a hunger strike lies with the ones who rule the country.”
21 April 2020
Violations of Rights in Turkey in March: ‘Judicial Pressure Spreads Like Virus’
COMMENTARY ON REPORT IN VIDEO-NEWS
Violations of Rights in Turkey in March: ‘Judicial Pressure Spreads Like Virus’
From the March 2020 report of the Initiative for Freedom of Expression, İHD and TİHV: “Things going wrong during the fight against coronavirus and the donation campaign of the President have led to detainments, arrests and convictions.”
15 April 2020
Rights Defenders Meet Ministry for Hunger Strikers
Rights Defenders Meet Ministry for Hunger Strikers
Meeting with the Interior Ministry officials regarding the condition of hunger striking Grup Yorum members, Mustafa Koçak and lawyers, rights defenders have stated, “We are told that if they abandon their hunger strikes, their demands will be evaluated.”
30 March 2020
12 Requests for Prisoners Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
12 Requests for Prisoners Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Six civil society and professional organizations have requested that necessary measures be taken against coronavirus pandemic in prisons and child prisoners as well as the ones who are seriously ill and older than 60 be released.
27 March 2020
‘381 Curfews Declared in 51 Districts, 11 Provinces in 5 Years’
HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION OF TURKEY
‘381 Curfews Declared in 51 Districts, 11 Provinces in 5 Years’
According to a report released by the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV), since August 2015, 381 curfews have been declared in 51 districts and 11 provinces of Turkey. The highest number of curfews have been declared in Diyarbakır.
9 January 2020
TGS, TİHV, İHD Denounce Access Block on bianet and Other Websites
TGS, TİHV, İHD Denounce Access Block on bianet and Other Websites
In further reaction to the court order of an access block on 136 web addresses, journalism and human rights organizations released statements.
7 August 2019
‘Right of Asylum is a Fundamental Human Right, Stop Deportations’
STATEMENT ON DEPORTATION OF REFUGEES
‘Right of Asylum is a Fundamental Human Right, Stop Deportations’
Human Rights Association (İHD) and Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) have released a statement regarding the deportation of refugees, emphasizing that deporting refugees from Turkey violates their fundamental human rights.
24 July 2019
‘At Least 369 Official Curfews Declared in the Last 3.5 Years’
HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION OF TURKEY
‘At Least 369 Official Curfews Declared in the Last 3.5 Years’
The Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) has announced that at least 369 official curfews have been declared in at least 11 provinces and 51 districts since August 16, 2015. The highest number of curfews have been declared in Diyarbakır.
2 July 2019
Police Use Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets to Prevent Press Statement on Hunger Strikes
Police Use Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets to Prevent Press Statement on Hunger Strikes
Several rights groups gathered in the capital Ankara to make a press statement on the hunger strikes in prisons have been dispersed by the police.
22 April 2019
‘We are Together Against the Attempt to Eliminate Civil Society’
JOINT STATEMENT BY RIGHTS DEFENDERS
‘We are Together Against the Attempt to Eliminate Civil Society’
Holding a joint press conference, rights defenders have stated that “they stand together against the attempts to eliminate independent civil society.” They have also raised concerns about the indictment against Osman Kavala and 15 civil society representatives.
27 February 2019 Evrim Kepenek
‘At Least 351 Curfews Declared in Last 3.5 Years’
HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION OF TURKEY
‘At Least 351 Curfews Declared in Last 3.5 Years’
Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) has announced that at least 351 curfews have been declared in 11 provinces and 51 districts in Turkey since August 16, 2015. The highest number of officially confirmed curfews have been declared in Diyarbakır.
3 January 2019
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