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Ban out of the blue, lawsuit out of the blue: Don't drink tea or watch movies
Will Turkey become Russia?
Open letter to Yavaş and İmamoğlu
Selin Ciğerci and the dignity mangle
Let psychologists and psychiatrists come out to LGBTI+s
Free Cihan Erdal!
Letter to my childhood: Your day will come too, my dear!
How obscene am I TİB?
From questioning LGBTs’ place on May Day to struggle against heterosexism
“Syrian trans women refugees struggle with both systemic barriers and prejudices”
Lynch attempt against Syrian trans women in Izmir
Trans woman murdered in Diyarbakır: Two suspects arrested
Report from Kaos GL to CEDAW: Bans and hostile approach of State officials towards the LGBTI+ community on the rise
“Anti-LGBTI+ march promotion as public service announcement is unlawful”
Lawsuit filed against 10 people detained in Eskişehir Pride March
ECtHR asks Turkey about bans on LGBTI+ marches and events
“Normalizing subsequent rights violations causes impunity”
A lawsuit was filed against Antalya Pride March: Megaphone deemed an “instrument of crime”
"Those who posted on social media, the Removal Center and Adana Governorate are responsible"
“Legal protection against threats containing references to machine guns and batons in messages”
The Constitutional Court rendered a verdict of “violation of freedom of expression” on all access bans including Hornet
“The police officers who attacked the Pride march drew their strength from the same place where the 3rd Chamber of the Court of Cassation draws its strength”
What disappeared from the indictment to the final opinion in the murder case of Ecem Seçkin: Robbery and premeditation
“RTÜK is an anti-human rights constitutional body”
LGBTI+ Rights Commission was set up in IHD Ankara Branch
Hande Buse Şeker’s murderer defended himself: “Don’t consider footage as evidence, and don’t let the press to put the case on the agenda”
The court acquitted TİHEK and the Governor of discrimination
Vural, journalist and witness of the Ankara Pride March: “If had I not been hospitalized, I would have appeared before you as a defendant, not as a witness.”
The case file of Hande Buse Şeker is still pending at the Forensic Medicine Center
“Saturday Mothers, LGBTI+s and feminists are guarantees of freedom of association”
Threatening phone calls to trans activist Buse Kılıçkaya and her family between the two election rounds
Green Left Party MP Konukçu: We will stand by the struggle of LGBTI+s unconditionally
Joint statement from LGBTI+ associations: We claim our votes, our lives and our free will!
The document of the trial of 70 students: 15 pages of identification, half a page of allegation!
“Hate speech against LGBTI+s negatively affects public health”
Ankara Pride case begins!
The election manifesto of young LGBTI+s: Democratic Republic, justice commissions, right to strike, abolition of compulsory military service …
TİP İstanbul candidate Talya Aydın: No one is born homophobic or transphobic
“Solidarity is one of the most meaningful actions to be taken against transphobia and capitalism”
The defendant who killed Ecem Seçkin, had gone to her house with three knives!
Eryaman-Esat case will be sent to an expert once again
Trans woman earthquake survivor Ece: Their anger targets you
A homeless trans woman was found dead in İstanbul
According to the prosecutor, those who attacked LGBTI+s are citizens, Pride March is an ‘unlawful’ act!
The verdict was announced regarding the ban on Mersin Pride Week: The state has to protect instead of imposing a ban!
House of trans women injured in hate attack, was also sealed!
Esenler Municipal Council Member from AKP will be in court because of insulting an LGBTI+ activist
Former management of İzmir Bar Association will appear in court on the anniversary of Religious Affairs Administration’s hate sermon
Rejection verdict for the suit brought against the ban on Eskişehir Pride March
Kaos GL filed a suit against the public service announcement, supporting the hate rally, of RTÜK
Human Rights and Equality Institution of Türkiye determines no act of violation regarding the solitary confinement of the LGBTI+ prisoner
According to the Prosecutor, taking photos and chanting slogans at the Pride March is also a crime!
Ankara LGBTI+ bans were brought before ECHR!
Esat-Eryaman case, which could never create a splash at Police Department, was postponed once again!
The expert claims that one of the defendants was under detention and at the street simultaneously within the context of Boğaziçi Rainbow case!
Esat-Eryaman case: Attorneys found the address which couldn’t be found by Çankaya Police Department
Russia has turned the standard tools of homophobia into a weapon of war
Press censorship in Ocak Medya: Journalist Deniz Elin’s all articles were removed!
ISIS, had ordered all the members in Turkey to attack LGBTI+s!
The aftermath of 2021 İstanbul Pride Parade: Police attack was not enough either, 6 files were suited separately!
The extra of price hikes and economic crisis for LGBTI+s: Discrimination and extreme poverty
Once again a postponement at Boğaziçi rainbow trial!
Transphobic defense by the lawyer of the transphobic killer
Acquittal at METU Pride March!
Those prosecuted graduated, however METU case was not able to end: We demand the acquittal altogether!
Consecutive attacks against LGBTIQ+’s in Azerbaijan: We are trying not to walk alone
Transphobic discrimination at the hospital!
Trans women's struggle for life will soon be an internet series: Cocoon - Koza
The Ministry of Trade’s censorship and discrimination against LGBTI+’s is confirmed once more
Turkey wants to deport Iranian refugees for attending Istanbul Convention protests
"The crime is not the rainbow flag, it's the police blocking the flags"
Disciplinary investigation against the student with rainbow flag at Boğaziçi University
“Are you an LGBTI member?” - What happened in the Boğaziçi show trial…
"Sex workers, like everyone else, should be able to determine their own fate"
A man has sexually assaulted a trans woman in Istanbul
Boğaziçi exhibition: Prosecutor asked prison sentence for 7 students
Chronology: An anti-LGBTI+ rights institution, with human rights and equality in its name
LGBTI+’s in Boğaziçi from the 1st Trustee period to the 2nd Trustee period
Eryaman-Esat trials postponed to June 1st
The doctor that said “He is advertising his butt” got acquitted, the verdict will be appealed
Melih Bulu shut off the Boğaziçi LGBTI+ Studies Club!
Slander, investigations, and hate campaigns against LGBTI+’s at Boğaziçi University
Two students from Boğaziçi University are under arrest
Discriminative practices of Şahin, the re-elected president of Radio and Television Supreme Council of Turkey
Ministry permitted the investigation against the executives of Istanbul and Ankara Bar Associations
Threats of strip search and sexual violence against detained LGBTI+ activists!
“We shall not accept the tyranny of appointed anti-LGBTI+ trustees”
Sedef, who was subjected to violence for two years, has been denied of temporary alimony request
Trans women are detained in Bayram Street once again, the police shut the street off!
Volkan Hicret, the murderer of Hande Şeker is sentenced for life
Police detained 18 trans women, citing “corona measures”!
The Court of Appeals overturned the Eryaman-Esat case, the whole case can get timed-out!
Turkish Government responded UN’s LGBTI+ rights question without even saying LGBTI+!
Regional Administrative Court approved the annulment of the LGBTI+ ban in Ankara
Systematic discrimination against people living with HIV: Hospital, workplace, public!
Hande Buse Şeker hasn't been maltreated and sexually assaulted, according to the prosecutor!
Market worker attacked a trans woman in Pangaltı/İstanbul, threatened her with death
Hatred against LGBTI+'s during the Pride Week
Homophobic hate assault in İstanbul Maçka Park
Discrimination at a pastry shop in İstanbul: “You're not allowed to sit here”
Homophobic hate attack in İstanbul Beylikdüzü
Don’t stay silent, shout: Lesbians exist!
What happened after the hateful khutbah of the Religious Affairs Administration of Turkey?
Reactions to hateful khutbah of Turkish Religious Affairs
Ankara Governor’s Office appealed for the reenactment of the overturned ban!
“The right to asylum is one of the most fundamental rights and cannot be suspended in any way”
“Heterosexual family is not a safe haven for everyone”
Hate crime from the principals on the school WhatsApp groups: “LGBT perverts”
The trial of Hande Şeker case was postponed to 18th of June
The second blanket ban on LGBTI+ events in Ankara has also been lifted!
METU Pride March trials: Our students were beaten but now they are on trial!
Refugee LGBTI+’s at the border: “Everyone forgot about us”
Refugee LGBTI+: They forcefully brought us to the border, please open the border
Mahmut Şefik Nil Hall opened in Ankara: We are getting strong together!
Oppressor in Turkey denier in the UN!
"They kicked me out at jet speed just because I am gay"
METU Pride marchers who were previously taken into custody are now sued!
Turkish Religious Affairs targeted LGBTI+’s in Friday khutbah
Credits and scholarships cut for those arrested at the METU Pride March
Hatred at TİHEK symposium: “Indecencies such as (being) LGBT…”
Police attacked a transwoman in Mersin
Court has ruled: “Such ban is not possible even under state of emergency”
Transphobic regulation of Ege University has been cancelled
Directorate of Religious Affairs: “Sexualities like being gay, lesbian, etc. overstep the limits”
A new ban from Ankara Governorship on LGBTI events!
Rainbow flag in METU graduation ceremony is under investigation
Ban on LGBTI+ events in Ankara taken to ECtHR
SPoD’s office was attacked
Refugee trans woman narrowly escaped a lynching attempt
Gay MP candidate Atik answered our questions: For equal citizenship!
“Ministry of Justice must give information on LGBTI prison in Turkey!”
Ban on IDAHOT March is brought to Constitutional Court
65% of LGBTIs working in the private sector face discrimination in Turkey!
Appeal to halt the execution of “LGBTI events” ban has been rejected
Remission for Wisam Sankari’s murderer due to unjust provocation’!
Belgrade Pride: For change!
Wisam Sankari’s murderer confessed!
Indictment for Istanbul LGBTI+ Pride detentions was filed
How to ‘pass’ police tests in Istanbul LGBTI+ Pride March
Red card to borders: Solidarity match with LGBTI refugees
‘LGBTI solidarity smashes borders!’
Ian Mckellen said ‘as a gay man’, interpreter ignored!
Manisa’s First LGBTI initiative 7 KAT is established!
Kıvılcım Arat is released from custody
Istanbul LGBTI activist Kıvılcım Arat taken into custody
‘Visa ban means uncertainty for LGBTI refugees in Turkey’
Kaos GL: Organizing through rainbow networks
LGBTI activist arrested due to social media activities!
Meet the Refugee Support Map!
‘Correct declaration of gender’ to take a train!
Religious LGBTI people in lonely lands’
LGBTI rights from the Islamic, Christian and Jewish perspectives
Syrian gay refugee killed in Istanbul
Despite the Governorate’s ban, Izmir holds the Pride March!
‘After 35 years, I am in university for my usurped right to education’
Feminist Forum asks: Is there a way out of Turkey’s sexual fascism?
Using childhood as a weapon against queer bodies
Unnatural sexual activities’ according to Supreme Court
Gay referee wins lawsuit, court penalized discrimination
Prosecution rejects complaint against calling for massacring LGBTI’s
Transphobic attack on The Day of Remembrance for Transgender Victims of Hate
Trans woman stabbed and strangled to death!
Boysan’s dream comes true: Equality unit in Şişli Municipality
‘If Syrians are our guests, why are they fleeing Turkey?’
About 88 thousand of internet sites are blocked!
Feminist Principles on the internet were discussed
‘A trans woman has to be flawless’
Homophobic attack in coastal town Datça
Legal precedent: Houses where people reside cannot be sealed
Knife attack on trans woman, a friend saved her life
LGBTI organizations wanted state officers to be on trial
Homophobic attack in Istanbul: ‘Faggots, nonbelievers can’t come in here’
MP Tanal talks on Pride: Security’s duty is not tormenting people
Erdoğan won "The Genetically Modified Tomato Awards" for the 3rd times
Syrian trans refugee Mişa: Trans Guesthouse become a home for me
Thousands of people walked for Trans Pride: We need a law!
‘AKP could not reach its goal with hate campaign’
‘The party defending LGBTI rights has increased its votes’
Access to LGBTI related websites was blocked one by one?
Psychological, legal and social support for Trans Guesthouse
Turkey: Young gay men attacked by nationalists
‘LGBTI rights is not a matter of right or left; it’s about human rights!’
From lynching and attacks to the Parliament: LGBTI candidates for nomination
Prison time and fine for conscientious objector Mehmet Tarhan
Free health support for trans guesthouse from Besiktas Municipality
Trans woman from Turkey killed in Vienna
Trans activist passed away after gender reassignment surgery
Police detain trans women in Malatya on grounds of ‘Reasonable suspicion!’
‘I was a commander but when I came out as trans, it was all finished’
Besiktas Municipality to implement LGBTI training for staff
Why is Ahmet Yildiz’s murderer still not found after six years?
‘A young gay’s story from Syria to Turkey’
A trans woman in İstanbul has been stabbed in the back
‘Turns out I had to pay off the state to be a whore’
Captain, the queers are conducting a peace demonstration; what shall we do?
Turkish President sues LGBTI activist for damages worth 50 thousand TL
Public abuse of trans people by police in Mersin!
Armed assault against trans women followed by harassment
Turkish Constitutional Court: Referring gays as ‘perverse’ is hate speech
Istanbul Trans Pride: We are not going anywhere!
You can’t call it a reform if the penal code excludes the LGBTI
Levent Piskin: It was not me; it was the state of being a fag that was judged
A transphobic assault in Mersin: What are you doing out on a holy night?
Tamara Adrian: Laws Are Not the Guarantee but the Prerequisite of Equality
‘Faggots, do not organize in Malatya or else it will be bad!’
Rainbow Colors of Turkey’s May Day
Transphobic Hate Murder in Istanbul!
Transphobic Hate Murder in Istanbul!
Transphobic Hate Murder in Istanbul!
Trans Inmate on Hunger Strike Sexual Assault, Violence and Isolation
Turkish Newspaper’s Homophobic Hate Goes Without Punishment
Police Tagging Of Gays: Your Daughter Has Become A Thing!
The Story of an HIV-Positive Gay Man: At First They Show Compassion, Then They Flee
LGBTI Activist Recounts Homophobic Harassment During Detention
Homophobic Police Attack During Internet Censorship Protests in Istanbul
Life in Prison in Gay Murder Case of Turkey
‘LGBTI kids grow up under siege’
Director of Turkish Homophobic Newspaper Called to Court Hearing
The Mother of Murdered Trans Woman Talks on Trans Rights
