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CHP’s Tanrıkulu: Let’s shape peace together
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
CHP’s Tanrıkulu: Let’s shape peace together
Releasing a statement to mark the September 21 International Day of Peace, main opposition CHP MP Tanrıkulu has noted that this day declared by the UN aims to prevent conflicts around the world and raise awareness for the establishment of peace.
21 September 2020
Joint letter to UN: Take urgent action for LGBTI+ rights in Turkey
Joint letter to UN: Take urgent action for LGBTI+ rights in Turkey
Addressing an open letter to the UN, the constituents of the Solidarity Network of Human Rights Defenders have urged the UN authorities to take urgent action against the continued discrimination and hate speech targeting the LGBTI+s in Turkey.
13 August 2020
‘Turkey’s social media bill will further undermine freedom of expression,’ warns UN
‘Turkey’s social media bill will further undermine freedom of expression,’ warns UN
“The law, if adopted, would further undermine the right of people in Turkey to freedom of expression, to obtain information and to participate in public and political life,” said Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
29 July 2020
Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister
Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister
The UN and the US warn against "unprecedented levels of foreign interference" in the Libya conflict, Turkey says it will continue to support the Sarraj government, Russia accuses the US of hindering efforts for a political solution.
9 July 2020
‘Urge the Government of Turkey to release arrested women’s rights defenders immediately’
LETTER TO UN FOR ROSA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
‘Urge the Government of Turkey to release arrested women’s rights defenders immediately’
Addressing a letter to the UN for jailed women’s rights activists, human rights defenders have requested that the Special Rapporteurs "urge the government to stop prosecuting the expression of critical opinions and right to assembly.”
29 June 2020
Women from Turkey and Syria sing together: ‘If only life would be a feast’
WORLD REFUGEE DAY
Women from Turkey and Syria sing together: ‘If only life would be a feast’
UN Women has released a statement to mark June 20 World Refugee Day on the 10th year of the war in Syria and raised concerns over the problems faced by Syrian women in Turkey. Women sing the song “If only life would be a feast.”
19 June 2020
UN: Greece Must Take Immediate Action to End Violence Against Refugees
UN: Greece Must Take Immediate Action to End Violence Against Refugees
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights of Migrants Morales has called on the government of Greece “to take immediate action to end the violence against migrants and asylum seekers at Turkey-Greece border and enhance their protection.”
24 March 2020
UN and US Statements on Idlib Attack
UN and US Statements on Idlib Attack
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and US Department of State have made statements about the airstrike in Syria’s Idlib that claimed the lives of 33 soldiers.
28 February 2020
UN Calls for Ceasefire in Idlib: ‘Crisis has Reached a Horrifying New Level’
UN Calls for Ceasefire in Idlib: ‘Crisis has Reached a Horrifying New Level’
UN Under-Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock has released a written statement on northwest Syria and said that “the only option is a ceasefire.”
18 February 2020
Migration is at its Highest Level in Syria, What are the Latest Developments in Idlib?
Migration is at its Highest Level in Syria, What are the Latest Developments in Idlib?
According to a recent statement by the UN, the largest number of people have been displaced in a single period since the civil war broke out in Syria. The tension has been escalating in Idlib. We have compiled the latest developments.
12 February 2020
UN Calls for International Cooperation on Idlib
UN Calls for International Cooperation on Idlib
United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has warned that the conflict in Syria’s Idlib “risks developing into a bloody and protracted last stand on the Turkish border, with grave consequences for civilians.”
7 February 2020
UN Calls for an ‘Immediate Cessation of Hostilities’ in Syria's Idlib
UN Calls for an ‘Immediate Cessation of Hostilities’ in Syria's Idlib
Stéphane Dujarric, the Spokesperson for the United Nations (UN) Secretary General, has made a statement about the recently escalating tensions in Syria’s Idlib.
4 February 2020
LGBTI+ Events Not Banned in Ankara, Alleges Turkey in Universal Periodic Review
LGBTI+ Events Not Banned in Ankara, Alleges Turkey in Universal Periodic Review
Responding to the comments and criticisms about Turkey at the UN Universal Periodic Review, Deputy Foreign Minister has denied the systematic bans on LGBTI+ events. All LGBTI+ events have been indefinitely banned in Ankara for over 2 years.
29 January 2020
Universal Periodic Review of Turkey Starts
Universal Periodic Review of Turkey Starts
The review of Turkey at the UN Human Rights Council will continue until January 30.
28 January 2020
HRW: UN Review Should Address Sharp Decline of Rights in Turkey
HRW: UN Review Should Address Sharp Decline of Rights in Turkey
"Turkey's disregard of human rights is a disservice to its citizens, who deserve to live with dignity and freedom," HRW's Williamson said ahead of the Universal Public Review
27 January 2020
EU, UN Warn Against Foreign Intervention in Libya
EU, UN Warn Against Foreign Intervention in Libya
While High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrell has expressed concerns over Turkey’s military deployment to Libya, Head of UN Support Mission in Libya Salamé has said, “Keep your hands off Libya.”
8 January 2020
Turkey Submits Human Rights Report to UN
Turkey Submits Human Rights Report to UN
The report will be reviewed by the UN Human Rights Council as part of the Universal Periodic Review.
19 December 2019
‘UN Resolutions Stipulate That Journalists Must be Protected in Conflict Regions’
‘UN Resolutions Stipulate That Journalists Must be Protected in Conflict Regions’
According to a report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), 44 of 80 journalists killed in 2018 lost their lives in conflict regions. RSF Representative to Turkey Önderoğlu has said, “Conflicting sides must protect the civilians in the region”.
15 October 2019 Hikmet Adal
Erdoğan Speaks at UN General Assembly: None of us is Safe
Erdoğan Speaks at UN General Assembly: None of us is Safe
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan said, “If each one of us is not safe, then none of us is safe”. He also argued that the scope of the planned safe zone in Syria should be extended.
25 September 2019
Dismissed Diyarbakır Mayor Speaks at UN Panel: AKP is Establishing an Authoritarian Regime
Dismissed Diyarbakır Mayor Speaks at UN Panel: AKP is Establishing an Authoritarian Regime
Mızraklı has attended the UN Human Rights Council session via teleconference because of his international travel ban.
24 September 2019
UN: 3 Million Civilians in Danger in Idlib
UN: 3 Million Civilians in Danger in Idlib
UN Secretary General Spokesperson Dujarric has warned that “the continued escalation in north-west Syria and the prospect of an offensive deeper into Idlib could trigger a new wave of human suffering possibly impacting more than 3 million people.”
22 August 2019
Saudi Consulate in İstanbul Does Not Let UN Delegation in
JAMAL KHASHOGGI MURDER
Saudi Consulate in İstanbul Does Not Let UN Delegation in
UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions Callamard and the delegation with her, who came to İstanbul to investigate the journalist Khashoggi's murder, have not been given permission to enter the Saudi Consulate in İstanbul.
30 January 2019
New Initiative by UN for Peace Process in Syria
New Initiative by UN for Peace Process in Syria
UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura has started a new initiative of mediation to establish peace in Syria. Mistura will hold two-day negotiations with representatives from Russia, Iran and Turkey.
10 September 2018
UN Warns Russia, Turkey, Iran on Idlib
UN Warns Russia, Turkey, Iran on Idlib
UN Special Envoy for Syria de Mistura has warned Russia, Turkey and Iran which plan to support Syria’s operation into Idlib: “Both sides may use chemical weapon and create a perfect storm”.
30 August 2018
UN Invites Turkey, Russia, Iran to Geneva to Discuss Syria
UN Invites Turkey, Russia, Iran to Geneva to Discuss Syria
UN Special Representative to Syria Steffan de Mistura has invited Iran, Russia and Turkey to Geneva to hold talks on Syria.
27 August 2018
UN: Turkey’s Operation Threatens a Large Number of Civilians
UN: Turkey’s Operation Threatens a Large Number of Civilians
OHCHR published its annual report in Geneva yesterday. The Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein has stated that Afrin operation of Turkey is threatening the civil society.
8 March 2018
UN Security Council to Address Operation into Afrin
UN Security Council to Address Operation into Afrin
The UN Security Council will convene upon France’s application to discuss the military campaign launched by Turkey into Afrin.
22 January 2018
FM Çavuşoğlu Responds to France About Afrin
FM Çavuşoğlu Responds to France About Afrin
Concerning France calling the UN for an emergency meeting, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has said, “If France or any other country takes the matter to the UN, then it means that country sides with a terrorist organization in our eyes”.
22 January 2018
Vice PM Akdağ Responds to Kılıçdaroğlu Asking About 30 Billion Dollars Erdoğan Claimed to Have Spent for Syrians
Vice PM Akdağ Responds to Kılıçdaroğlu Asking About 30 Billion Dollars Erdoğan Claimed to Have Spent for Syrians
Vice Prime Minister Akdağ responded to CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu asking about the 30 billion Dollars that President Erdoğan claimed to have spent on Syrian refugees, and pointed to investments in road constructions saying: “Do Syrians not walk on these roads?”.
29 November 2017
Support from UN Experts for Rights Defenders, Lawyers in Detention on Remand
Support from UN Experts for Rights Defenders, Lawyers in Detention on Remand
Five independent experts from the Special Procedures of United Nations Human Rights Council have denounced the “terror” charges pressed against rights defenders and lawyers, and arrests of them.
14 November 2017
Paris Agreement to Enter into Force, Turkey Still Hasn’t Ratified
Paris Agreement to Enter into Force, Turkey Still Hasn’t Ratified
The Paris Agreement setting out a global action to limit greenhouse gas to tackle climate change will enter into force in 30 days. Turkey still has not ratified the agreement.
6 October 2016
Government Postpones Visit by UN Torture Rapporteur
Government Postpones Visit by UN Torture Rapporteur
The Government has indefinitely postponed UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Méndez’s October visit. “I believe that postponing my visit at this late stage sends the wrong message”, Méndez said.
22 September 2016
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