Justice and Rights
Gender-based violence in 2025
According to the United Nations, violence against women is described as “ any act of gender-based violence that results in,
Abortion Restrictions and Human Rights Violations in Morocco
In Morocco, abortion is criminalised in nearly all circumstances. Under Article 453 of the Penal Code, abortion is permitted only if
Detention of Lawyer Mehmet Pehlivan and Repression of the Legal Profession in Türkiye
Lawyer Mehmet Pehlivan, defence counsel for detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, has been subjected to escalating judicial harassment in Türkiye,
ECHR Decision on Yalcinkaya Case
As Rights Defenders, we have deep concern regarding recent developments that question Turkey’s continued membership in the Council of Europe.
Sümeyra Gelir
On April 3, 2025, 15-year-old Sümeyra Gelir passed away in her sleep at her home in Bolu, Turkey. While her
Unjust Arrest of Ayşe Barım: A Violation of Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Ayşe Barım is the founder of ID Iletisim and a well-known manager of many famous actors in Turkiye. In early
The Case of Akin Öztürk: Violations of Human Rights and Arbitrary Detention
On 15 July 2016, during the events of the so-called coup attempt in Türkiye, Akin Öztürk, former Commander of the
Trump Administration Moves to Reject Transgender Identity
Within hours of reclaiming the presidency on Monday, United States President Donald Trump signed an extensive executive order that aims
75-year-old mother arrested for legally sending money into prison in Turkiye
75-year-old mother Hatice Yildiz is sentenced to 4 years and 2 months for sending pocket money to her daughter and
Aleksey Navalny: A Prominent Figure in Russian Politics
Aleksey Navalny was a prominent Russian opposition leader, anti-corruption activist, and politician. He played a significant role in advocating for
Forced Labor of Uighurs
China’s policy of forcing Uighurs to work as cheap labor has raised concerns about human rights violations and the complicity
Unlawfully imprisoned journalist struggling with health conditions in prison
The image shows Ziya Ataman posing while holding his camera, a woman in the background. Source: Evrensel In 2016, after