HÜDA-PAR has submitted a bill of law against LGBTI+ individuals to the Parliament

The proposal titled "Bill on Amendments to the Turkish Penal Code and Certain Other Laws" introduces new crimes that explicitly target LGBTI+ individuals. The offenses under the heading "indecent acts" are associated with LGBTI+ individuals, and it is proposed to increase penalties for these actions.

LGBTI+ associations' reaction to the hate law: "We do not accept death or malaria, we resist your discriminatory laws!"

"We call on all opposition, political parties, lawmakers, civil society, and the public to fight together against this dark provocation by Hezbollah's representative, HÜDAPAR!"

2024 for LGBTI+ Individuals: The government systematized anti-LGBTI+ practices

According to the Human Rights Report published by Kaos GL Association on April 16, anti-LGBTI+ sentiment was reflected in the state's institutional strategy documents in 2024. LGBTI+ individuals faced violations in every category of rights.

Erdoğan targeted LGBTI+ individuals at the KADEM General Assembly: “The family institution is under threat and in danger”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the 5th Ordinary General Assembly of KADEM. He targeted LGBTI+ individuals and the Istanbul Convention.

AKP MP Radiye Sezer Katırcıoğlu targeted LGBTI+ individuals

Chair of the Subcommittee on Children's Rights, Katırcıoğlu, targeted LGBTI+ individuals during a meeting with UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, Najat Maalla M'jid, by saying, “We are fighting to protect our children from LGBT propaganda.”

Rights violations against LGBTI+’s in March: LGBTI+ rights defenders take to the streets!

The month of March reflected the layered violence faced by LGBTI+’s. While those offering so-called conversion therapy defended themselves, violence against trans individuals made headlines.

WWHR takes the decision to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention to the ECtHR

‘We will continue to struggle to take back the Istanbul Convention, to have it effectively implemented and to live free and equal lives free from violence.’

Esat-Eryaman case: The 62-year prison sentence given to the defendants was overturned on procedural grounds

The verdict of a total of 62 years in prison given to the defendants on October 2, 2023, was overturned on the grounds that the lawyers of two defendants were not present at the trial. The Esat-Eryaman case is once again at risk of being time-barred. The hearing is scheduled for April 29.

Ahmet Yıldız case: Request to hear mother and sisters once again rejected

The 41st hearing of the case concerning the murder of Ahmet Yıldız, who was killed by a parent in 2008 due to sexual orientation, was held. Lawyers' requests were denied, and the hearing was postponed to December 25.

Eskişehir Pride March trial: Move toward conviction before evidence is fully collected

The second hearing of the Eskişehir Pride March trial was held. Defense attorneys protested the submission of the case file to the prosecutor on the same day, before the expert report was prepared. The next hearing is scheduled for April 30.

Acquittal in Antalya Pride March trial

The first hearing of the case against 4 people who were detained for participating in the press declaration during the 10th Antalya Pride Week was held.

IHD Mersin Branch LGBTI+ Commission: "The struggle of LGBTI+ individuals is the target of police violence"

In its statement regarding the human rights violations during the March 8th Feminist Night March, the Commission said, "We stand by all those who resist for rights, law, and justice in all cities and streets, and by all students against oppression."

The statement from the Istanbul Film Festival regarding the removal of the "Where Are You My Love?" section: "We couldn't find a sufficient number of films"

The Istanbul Film Festival made a statement regarding the removal of the "Where Are You My Love?" section from the festival program.

Students' press statement in Beşiktaş: “Our queer friends are being criminalized and targeted with hate speech”

Students from Galatasaray University, Bahçeşehir University, and Koç University gathered in Beşiktaş to call for the release of the detained students.

"Using sexist slurs against women and LGBTI+ individuals or threatening them with rape is sexual harassment and a crime"

Women and LGBTI+ individuals made a press statement in İstanbul, İzmir and Antalya regarding the police violence against women and LGBTI+ individuals who have been participating in protests since March 19.