As Governments worldwide are relying on people to stay home to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, they must take urgent measures to prevent anyone falling into homelessness and ensure access to adequate housing for those without, a UN expert said.
We, human rights defenders, demand Osman Kavala’s immediate release. Turkey must abide by the national legislation and the ECtHR judgment; stop manipulating the law as a tool for harassment and revenge; and ensure the rule of law prevails for all citizens including Osman Kavala.
The Republic of Turkey, being party to international conventions, is obliged to protect fundamental rights and freedoms through its legislative, judicial and executive bodies. In cases where domestic law and international treaties contradict over issues on fundamental rights and freedoms, Article 90 of the Constitution acknowledges the jurisdiction of international Read more…
Here is the joint statement of human rights defenders in Turkey about the recent pressures and obstacles inflicted on civil society and rights defenders after Peace Spring Operation in October.
We are glad to share our report, The Perception of Discrimination in Turkey, which humbly tries to contribute to the understanding of how discrimination is perceived in Turkey. We hope, this research will provide a framework for those who undertake work on discrimination such as non-governmental organizations, academics and decision-makers as well as the wider public in general.
The Uniting Network Combating Impunity comprising of the signatory CSO’s mentioned below, felt the need to share its position with regards to the “Judicial Reform Strategy Document” of 30th May 2019, to the attention of the public and the press. 30 Mayıs 2019 Tarihli Yargı Reformu Strateji Belgesine İlişkin Ortak Read more…
Since October 2015,the Association for Monitoring Equal Rights has been systematically monitoring freedom of assembly in Turkey. Within the scope of monitoring activities: we have published our newsletter for the period of January, February, March 2019 which includes governorate bans, interferences and special occasions. You can access to monitoring newsletter Read more…
A new website is online today, https://www.sessizkalma.org/en/ which focuses on the intimidation and persecution faced by human rights defenders in Turkey as well as the national and international support and struggle for their protection. Human rights defenders from different corners of society – lawyers, teachers, journalists, scientists, union activists – Read more…
The United Nations(UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is an international convention which defines the most basic principles, such as non-discrimination, equality of opportunity, full and effective participation in society in order to ensure full and equal access to all human rights for persons with disabilities. Turkey Read more…