1779 news in the category "Human Rights" ordered by date
Turkish NGOs: "PM Erdoğan Incites Hatred" [22 March 2010]
Prime Minister Erdoğan was harshly criticized in his own country for saying to expel 100,000 illegal Armenian immigrants from the country. More than 30 NGOs condemned ...»
Peaceful Newroz Celebrations [22 March 2010]
Celebrations of the Kurdish Newroz festival were held all over Turkey during the weekend. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in major Turkish cities and called ...»
Lawyer Kayasu: No Prescription for Prosecution of Putschists [19 March 2010]
Former prosecutor Kayasu appreciated the amendment of article 15 of the Constitution: "I hope it will be effected. The prosecution of the putschists is very important. ...»
Draft Law: TL 500,000 Fine for Discrimination [17 March 2010]
The government prepared a draft law against discrimination. The bill envisages monetary fines of up to TL 500,000 for discrimination. It includes the establishment of an ...»
Turkey not Able to Protect Women [16 March 2010]
Turkey cannot protect women who apply to institutions after they have been exposed to violence because the state does not provide safety of life. Four women ...»
Sledgehammer Coup Plan: Release of 33 Defendants Rejected [16 March 2010]
The court decreed for the release of Rear Admiral Erdağ and Colonel Türkşen. Another 33 active and retired military officers will be kept in detention. ...»
LGBT Association Sues State Minister [15 March 2010]
"Resign, Aliye Kavaf" was written on the banner in the protest of the Pink Life LGBTT Association. The organization filed a criminal complaint against Minister Kavaf ...»
Draft Bill Does not Prevent Injustice for Children on Trial! [12 March 2010]
"If the draft bill comes into effect, children will be prosecuted at juvenile courts instead of high criminal courts. Nevertheless, the children will still be treated ...»
Detentions in Belgium, Arrests in France [11 March 2010]
Belgium Courts decided to prosecute Kongra-Gel leader Kartal together with PKK member Aydar and four other people in the context of the PKK operation in Belgium. ...»
Erotic Literature Is a Serious Offence! [11 March 2010]
Publisher Sancı and interpreter Yerguz face prison sentences on the grounds of the books "The fairy's pendulum", "The exploits of a young Don Juan" and "Letters ...»
Journalists Detained for Six Months - Release Rejected [09 March 2010]
Atılım newspaper journalists Küçükbattal and Mat will be kept in detention until 28 May. The journalists stand accused of participating in the destruction of a base ...»
Heavy Sentences for Three Journalists in South-East Turkey [08 March 2010]
Journalist Boğatekin received a 5 years, one month and seven days prison sentence for claiming prosecutor Ovacıklı's being close to religious leader Fethullah Gülen. He was ...»
Journalist Threatened by 'Cübbeli Ahmet Hoca' [04 March 2010]
Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü, also known as 'Cübbeli Ahmet Hoca, had Taraf newspaper journalist Fırat Alkaç threatened after he had invited him for an interview. Reason for ...»
State Council Decision in Favour of Tekel Workers [03 March 2010]
TekGıda-İş decided that the Tekel workers should strike the tent in Ankara. Union President Türkel announced a 1,000 people meeting at Türk-İş for 1 April. He ...»
20,000 TL Fine for TRT due to Defamation of Journalist Dink [03 March 2010]
An Istanbul court sentenced TRT, Bey Productions Company and prime suspect of the Maraş massacre Ökkeş Şendiler to a 20,000 TL fine in compensation for claiming ...»
The General Staff Presidency announced that evidence has been obtained which proves the "Action Plan against Reactionary Forces" real. In the announcement it is said that ...»
Another Two Military Officers Detained [02 March 2010]
With the two latest arrests of Colonel Özçoban from Konya and Lieutenant Colonel Kelleli a total of 35 suspects have been taken into detention regarding the ...»
Death Threat for Journalist Pekgöz [02 March 2010]
News chief of Günlük newspaper Ramazan Pekgöz was threatened by a person on the street who said, "We finished Hrant Dink off. We will do the ...»
"Lift Headscarf Ban!" [01 March 2010]
The Women's Rights Association AKDER launched a signature campaign to remove the headscarf ban, which was enforced on 28 February 1997. The Association called everybody to ...»
Publisher Adanır in Prison until 6 May [26 February 2010]
Bedri Adanır has been in detention since 5 January and faces a prison sentence of 31 years for publishing the defence of PKK leader Öcalan, owning ...»
Independent Communication NetworkIndependent Communication Network comprises more than internet news website bianet.org. It is a continuously unfolding network since 1997 and embraces "Training Drives" for journalists and communication students and NGOs; handbook series, "Radio Programs" for the local media, conferences, forums, international exchange programs.
IPS Communication Foundation (BİA)IPS Communication Foundation is the implementing body for the BIA &bianet.org. Founded in 1993 by four journalists and one human rights activists, has implemented many projects including a BİA, BİA2 and BİA3.
BİA LibraryBİA Library comprises of handbooks series and guides and researches which systemize the theoretical and informative contributions realized during the implementation of programs within the BİA projects. Some of the 15 publications are in English and accessible via bianet.org.
Contact us
You can reach IPS Communication Foundation directors, BİA project coordination, bianet.org editorial board via telephone, fax, e-mail and mail from everywhere on the globe, dispatch information and/or documents and request meetings.
- Ana Sayfa|
- Yazarlar|
- Arşiv-Arama|
- Bilgi-Belge|
- Çocuk Sitesi|
- BİAMag|
- Kadının Penceresi|
- News in English|
- Haber Listesi|
- Galeriler|
- Linkler|
- Künye|
- BİA Hakkında
This website is published within the framework of "Journalism for Rights, Rights for Journalists" -dubbed as BİA3 - project implemented by the IPS Communication Foundation with the financial assistance of the Swedish International development Agency (SIDA). The contents of this website are the sole responsibility of IPS Communication Foundation and under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the EU and SIDA and IFEX.
