STORIES FROM HORROR | Gender Violence in Türkiye

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There is a treaty that legally obliges signatory countries to criminalize sexist violence and to allocate resources to combat it.

A treaty called the "Istanbul Convention" and the Ottoman country decided to leave.

But what is the reality? 362 women have died as a result of violence, according to the Anitsayac online registry.

The situation is so strong that measures have been taken against demonstrations in favor of women's rights: actions to prevent the march on November 25. In Istanbul, the governor's office closed metro stations, while in Diyarbakir protests were banned. In previous years, the Police repressed demonstrations with violence, and this year was no exception. Women's rights activists were reportedly detained in several provinces on the day of the protests. 

- Existing laws and  poor enforcement: Türkiye’s domestic violence protection law  and constitutional guarantees often fail in practice due to systemic inertia 

- NGO activism: Foundations like Mor Çatı actively provide shelters, legal aid, and psychological support, while campaigning for full use of the Istanbul Convention and stronger protections

And  men, all around the world,  say that they are discriminated. 

And that concludes  today's episode, see you in the next one!

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Patricia López Muñoz

Higher Technician in Sociocultural Dynamisation

Specialist Technician in Immigration

Higher Technician in Social Integration