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McDonalds Turkey fires transgender employee for being ‘unsuitable’

McDonalds Turkey fires transgender employee for being ‘unsuitable’

The dismissed worker and trans activists spoke about the challenges they face in working life.

13 September 2024 Aytok Efe Bastacıoğlu

Trans woman in İzmir forced to relocate after persistent harassment from neighbors

Trans woman in İzmir forced to relocate after persistent harassment from neighbors

Having left her own house, S.E. is now renting in another district in the city.

23 July 2024 Evrim Kepenek

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Transphobic attacks are increasing in Turkey’s İzmir, as is solidarity

Transphobic attacks are increasing in Turkey’s İzmir, as is solidarity

Bornova Street, which is known for its trans community has seen an increase in attacks, exacerbated by a pedestrianization project that has pushed trans people into more dangerous areas.

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Trans people in Turkey face housing crisis more intensely amid discrimination and phobia

Trans people in Turkey face housing crisis more intensely amid discrimination and phobia

Trans people are faced with unfair rental prices, transphobia from landlords and neighbors and difficulties in pursuing legal recourse, exacerbating the housing crisis.

9 July 2024 Toprak Yıldırım

Discrimination against trans woman at İstanbul hospital

Discrimination against trans woman at İstanbul hospital

A woman said a health worker "refused to look at my face because of my appearance."

24 January 2023

'Commercialization of gender transition surgeries leads to abuse of trans people'

LGBTI+ GROUPS

'Commercialization of gender transition surgeries leads to abuse of trans people'

The government has to ensure that trans people can access healthcare, seven LGBTI+ groups said in a joint statement.

22 December 2020

Trans Activist Figen Commemorated in Mersin

Trans Activist Figen Commemorated in Mersin

Figen, a trans activist who committed suicide, has been remembered in Mersin with carnations and wish lanterns.

Figen, Trans Activist, Dies

Figen, Trans Activist, Dies

Trans activist Figen, also member of Mersin 7Renk LGBT Organization, committed suicide. LGBTI organizations departed for Mersin to take over the funeral in case that her family don’t accept the funeral.

25 August 2014 Yıldız Tar

“Gov't is the Offender of Okyanus’s Suicide”

“Gov't is the Offender of Okyanus’s Suicide”

17-year-old trans male Okyanus Efe Özyavuz committed suicide in Izmir. Saying the offender of the suicide is the government and society, LGBTI organizations protested simultaneously in three different provinces at 7 p.m. [in local time].

Trans People, Go to Polls!

Trans People, Go to Polls!

Trans citizens told bianet about the troubles they go through as they are voting. While T-Der urged trans people to go to the polls even though they might face discrimination, it also called election authorities to take the necessary precautions.

20 March 2014 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Social Security to Cover Gender Reassignment Surgery

Social Security to Cover Gender Reassignment Surgery

Turkey’s Social Security Administration (SGK) declared that it covered several gender reassignment operations including protheses.

11 February 2014 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Lynch Attempt on Trans People in Ankara

Lynch Attempt on Trans People in Ankara

A group of 30 people reportedly assaulted on trans sex workers in Ankara’s Iskitler district last night.

19 August 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Turkey's First Trans TV Reporter Reveals Her Story

INTERVIEW WITH MICHELLE DEMISHEVICH

Turkey's First Trans TV Reporter Reveals Her Story

"Activism is not only about demonstrating on the street. It is important to show that 'others' are also capable of doing meaningful things. Therefore, I am marching with my flag in the hand," Michelle Demishevich, Turkey's first trans television reporter, told bianet.

2 April 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Spa is Also Forbidden For Trans Woman

Spa is Also Forbidden For Trans Woman

A trans woman with a pink identity card was not allowed to enter a spa facility in Balıkesir province. Kırancı filed a complaint to the prosecutor.

29 March 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu