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[OPINION] International Women’s Day 2018 – How Does Turkey Fare up?

Leighann Spencer

08/03/2018

By LEIGHANN SPENCER*- 8 March 2018 In theory, Turkey is quite progressive when it comes to women’s rights. Both domestic laws and international agreements provide for safety and equality. In 2012, Turkey... Read More...

Jailed Pregnant or Puerperant Women in Turkey: Are They “Denied Even Water*”?

BETÜL SAĞKOL

12/07/2017

By BETÜL SAĞKOL The number of women in jails in Turkey has never been this high, even at times of war, military coup, martial law or state of emergency. As a result of operations launched by Presid... Read More...

[OPINION] Disturbing Questions: From the “Voiceless Victims of the Crises” in Turkey

İhsan Gumus

11/07/2017

by IHSAN GUMUS Country: Turkey In August of 2016, N.H., a housewife in Sinop province, was detained during the police control in traffic and put into the Sinop Prison. N.H. was 14-week pregnant w... Read More...

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[OPINION] International Women’s Day 2018 – How Does Turkey Fare up?

Jailed Pregnant or Puerperant Women in Turkey: Are They “Denied Even Water*”?

[OPINION] Disturbing Questions: From the “Voiceless Victims of the Crises” in Turkey