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28 August 2023

Call for Proposals: Researchers Working on Discrimination in Turkey

Call for Proposals: “Together against Discrimination” Project

Find out more about our Call for proposals as part of our initiative with AMER, where we work together on Anti-discrimination in Turkey.

Statement of Solidarity Following Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Shocked and saddened by the news of the devastating earthquakes, we want to take this opportunity to extend our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to all those affected.

Osman Kavala | Calling for compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights

In light of the most recent developments in Turkey and the 5 year anniversary of Osman Kavala’s arrest, find out more on Turkey’s lack in implementing its obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights.

Statement | Calling for immediate release of the president of the Turkish Medical Association Şebnem Korur Fincancı

The NHC condemns the arrest of prof. dr. Şebnem Korur Fincancı and urges Turkish authorities to immediately release her.

Online event | Training on Implementing Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights in Turkey

Join the online training on 03 and 04 November with NHC and EIN on the implementation of judgments of the ECtHR in Turkey.

Defending Human Rights in Turkey: Cihan Aydın

Cihan Aydın shares his experiences as a human rights defender in Turkey.

Defending Human Rights is not a Crime: Turkey’s ruling against Istanbul-10

The NHC strongly condemns the prison sentences handed down on 3 July 2020 against four human rights defenders in Turkey.

Defending Human Rights in Turkey: Yasemin Öz

From the importance of LGTBI+ representation to the role of LGTBI+ allies, human rights defender and lawyer Yasemin Öz discusses the landscape for defending LGTBI+ in Turkey.

Defending Human Rights Through Storytelling

Together with seven civil society organisations, the NHC joined an international storytelling campaign to share the stories of how individuals and communities together defend rights.