GREVIO Komitesi’ne seçilecek uzmanlar bağımsız ve tarafsız olmalıdır! – The experts chosen to GREVIO should be independent and impartial!

İstanbul Sözleşmesi Türkiye İzleme Platformu, 109 bağımsız kadın ve LGBTİ+ örgütünün imzasıyla hazırlanan çağrı metnini İstanbul Sözleşmesi Taraflar Komitesi üyelerine gönderdi. Platform, “GREVIO Komitesi’ne seçilecek uzmanlar bağımsız ve tarafsız olmalıdır!” başlıklı çağrı metninde GREVIO komitesinin 10 yeni üyesinin seçileceği 1 Nisan 2019’da yapılacak toplantıda üye seçiminde tarafsızlık ve bağımsızlık ilkelerine özen gösterilmesini talep etti. Çağrı, İstanbul …

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Kadın ve LGBTİ örgütlerinden çocuk istismarcılarına af önergesine karşı açıklama – Women and LGBTI organizations issued a statement against motion to pardon child abusers

Çocuk istismarcılarının mağdurlar ile evlenmeleri halinde affedilerek ceza almamalarına ilişkin önergenin Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi gündemine geleceğine dair medyada yer alan haberler üzerine, 165 kadın ve LGBTİ örgütü bir açıklama yayınladı. “Tecavüzü, erken ve zorla evlilikleri ve çocuk istismarını meşrulaştıracak hiçbir yasal değişikliği kabul etmiyoruz” başlığıyla yayınlanan açıklamada affın suçun üzerini örterek tecavüz ve cinsel …

Read more Kadın ve LGBTİ örgütlerinden çocuk istismarcılarına af önergesine karşı açıklama – Women and LGBTI organizations issued a statement against motion to pardon child abusers

Turkish Women’s Union organized a meeting on GREVIO’s Evaluation Report on Turkey – Türk Kadınlar Birliği tarafından GREVIO Türkiye Raporu tanıtım toplantısı düzenlendi

A meeting was organized by the Turkish Women’s Union on December 18th to present and discuss GREVIO’s Evaluation Report on Turkey. Representatives of women’s organizations, gender and women’s studies departments of universities and Union of Turkish Bar Associations were among the participants. Turkish translation of the report was shared with the participants. Feride Acar, President …

Read more Turkish Women’s Union organized a meeting on GREVIO’s Evaluation Report on Turkey – Türk Kadınlar Birliği tarafından GREVIO Türkiye Raporu tanıtım toplantısı düzenlendi

GREVIO’s Evaluation Report on Turkey is published – GREVIO Türkiye Değerlendirme Raporu’nu yayınladı

GREVIO published its first evaluation report on Turkey on 15 October 2018. The report states that the lack of a systematic and thorough assessment of the policies, and the authorities’ increasing emphasis on women’s traditional roles and stereotypes are factors undermining positive efforts. The report expresses concern about impunity, and also points to women’s underreporting of …

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Court defined the case of unmarried couple as “domestic violence” – Partnerin uyguladığı şiddet “ev içi şiddet” sayıldı

A family court in Ankara has concluded a case of an unmarried couple as “domestic violence” in Turkey and sentenced the accused partner to pay alimony. The court decision included specific reference to the Istanbul Convention. The court has stated that although the couple is not married, violent acts between partners should be considered as “domestic violence” according to …

Read more Court defined the case of unmarried couple as “domestic violence” – Partnerin uyguladığı şiddet “ev içi şiddet” sayıldı

Capacity Development Workshops for Women Lawyers – Kadın Avukatlar İçin Kapasite Geliştirme Atölyeleri

A total of 60 women lawyers working in the area of combating gender-based violence attended 3 capacity development workshops in Ankara, as part of a joint project of the Foundation for Women’s Solidarity and the Capacity Development Association, titled “Strengthening the Representation of Women subjected to Violence in the Justice Mechanism”. During the 3-day workshops, …

Read more Capacity Development Workshops for Women Lawyers – Kadın Avukatlar İçin Kapasite Geliştirme Atölyeleri

Governorship’s Circular on the Prevention of Violence Against Women – Antalya Valiliği’nden Kadına Yönelik Şiddetin Önlenmesine Dair Genelge

The Governorship of Antalya has issued a circular on the prevention of violence against women, prepared as a set of suggestions by the Antalya Bar Association Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Board based on the Istanbul Convention. The circular has been sent to municipalities and 69 public insitutions. The circular makes direct reference to the …

Read more Governorship’s Circular on the Prevention of Violence Against Women – Antalya Valiliği’nden Kadına Yönelik Şiddetin Önlenmesine Dair Genelge

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