How LGBT+ individuals were criminalized with the withdrawal of the Istanbul Convention? Sibel Yükler's article on the process before the withdrawal of the Istanbul Convention and how LGBTI+s were systematically criminalized... By Sibel Yükler
The Bogazici Resistance: The Matter Circles Back to Queers (Mevzu Lubunya’ya)! What happened since January 2, 2021 at Boğaziçi University, one of Turkey’s most prominent university, in which students exercised plurality... By Umut Rojda Yıldırım
A Step-by-Step Account of the Istanbul Pride: A Rebellion’ Brief History A rebellion against the system designed to induce shame, a rebellion against violence, hate murders, exiles, and a rebellion against all odds! The History of the Pride March in Turkey... By Yıldız Tar
Three readings of one law: Reregulating sexuality in Hungary Commentary The Hungarian government has received international criticism over a new law that bans the depiction or promotion of homosexuality to those under the age of 18. Andrea Pető argues that the law may well prove to be a miscalculation by the country’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán. By Andrea Pető
Gender equality is the sum of its parts, including LGBTQI* equal treatment INTERVIEW Talking about the establishment of a national committee that will tackle discrimination against LGBTIQ* people in Greece
Queer activism in Kenya - "speak truth to power!" Interview Queer feminism allows us to understand that patriarchy harms all of us and only an intersectional approach enables collective liberation and working together in solidarity. Queer resistance can also be fun - and sometimes a dandy outfit is enough to make patriarchy shake. We talked to Yvee Oduor about activism and mobilization of genderqueer people in Kenya.
The Istanbul Convention: A Chronicle of the Feminist Struggle Article International treaties also give certain leverage to civic actors and women’s movement in Turkey in their efforts to overcome entrenched resistance to policy and practice changes. Since the Convention’s inception, women’s organisations in Turkey have been actively struggling for effective implementation and pushing public authorities to adopt women-friendly policies by making direct references to the Convention’s provisions. By Selime Büyükgöze
The invisible coronavirus makes systemic gender inequalities and injustices visible Article COVID-19 uniquely affects women. Here are many of the ways it does. By Liane Schalatek
How does the Covid-19 pandemic affect LGBTI+ community in Turkey? Covid-19 in Turkey and the implications for LGBTI+ people who are among the most vulnerable groups in the country and who had already been struggling with challenges in accessing rights and facing systematic rights violations, including those related to the right to life. In addition to inequalities in enjoying the right to health and the right to employment, as well as soaring reports of domestic violence under isolation, the LGBTI+ community has been targeted by a recent wave of hate-motivated campaigns. By Yıldız Tar
The UN mandate for protection of LGBT persons extended: " The mandate holder is our megaphone" Article Mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. By Caroline Ausserer