The Mufti Law Published: 8 November 2017 The law, which women’s organizations and the parliamentary opposition have been protesting comprises significant changes in the regulation of marriage matters contrary to secular principles and to the disadvantage of women. Authorizing religious authorities, the muftis, to officiate marriages is only one of them.
Lost childhoods – Turkey still has one of the highest rates of early marriages Published: 17 April 2017 The 15-years old Derya B. died in October 2016 shortly after giving birth to her first baby. Two underage mothers in Diyarbakır and two others in Muş recently died during labor. By Hannah Weiner
Against patriarchy and the constitutional reform: Thousands of women in Turkey march for ‘Hayır’ Published: 15 March 2017 Not afraid, but free and strong: Last week on 8th March - known as International Women’s Day - thousands of women marched across Turkey to gain national and international attention for their current situation. By Hannah Weiner
Frauenbewegung zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts Published: 8 February 2017 Wirft man einen Blick auf die Frauenbewegungen zur Zeit des Osmanischen Reiches und der Gründungsphase der Republik Türkei, erkennt man, dass anfangs insbesondere das Recht auf Bildung, das Wahlrecht und die Staatsbürgerschaft als besonders dringend eingestuft wurden. By Nacide Berber
Women’s Museums Published: 23 December 2016 The Women's Museum brings together women's museums from different countries of the world.
Civic Charter Published: 22 December 2016 Repression of civil society is on the rise all over the world. The charter aims to support civil society organizations as activists throughout the world, to advocate for their rights and freedom of action, and to demand government guarantees.
Turkey’s left is preparing for a new campaign for democracy Published: 16 December 2016 It was May 2016 when former CHP MP and former judge of the European Court of Human Rights, Rıza Türmen wrote an article arguing for the need of a united front working to bring peace to the country and strengthen its democracy.
Saturday Mothers: Call against forced disappearance for the 600th time Published: 3 October 2016 The Mothers and activists have come together for the 600th time on September 24, 2016 with the following demands: unclose the fate of the disappeared; put the perpetrators on trial; never let anyone be disappeared again.
Beirut: Recapture the City Published: 15 July 2016 Everyday democracy: Only "licensee" may use the city park Horsh Beirut - a trend which has been evident for many green areas of the Lebanese capital. Supported by the Foundation, campaigns and organizations want to conquer the city for the population back.
Balancing act in Russia: Memorial - a little complicated and very successful Published: 15 July 2016 Divided democracy: For 25 years, the Heinrich Böll Foundation works with Memorial, the best-known Russian NGO. Through the years it has become a "political friendship" developed, is the basis for many joint projects.
