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On Wednesday 29th of April, we will have an interview about Covid-19 Measures and Persons with Disabilities, with UN Special Raporteur Ms. C. Devandas Aguilar.

On the 900th day of Osman Kavala’s Detention, We Repeat: Free All the Rights Defenders Now 18 April 2020 On 14 April 2020, the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Turkey stated that there are overall 17 confirmed coronavirus cases among the prisoners in 5 prisons in Turkey, and Read more…

Governments must ensure that their response to the COVID-19 pandemic does not contribute to xenophobia and racial discrimination, and must eradicate xenophobia throughout all State policy and messaging, said E. Tendayi Achiume, UN Special Rapporteur on racism, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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…