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Soma Mine Disaster Trial: Justice Nowhere in Sight

Soma Mine Disaster Trial: Justice Nowhere in Sight

17 Haziran 2021

The families of the miners killed in the mine disaster have demanded "justice" at every hearing, braving rain, mud and heat. Unaware that their fathers had died in the mine, children have grown up in courthouse corridors. They all had but a single demand: that the judges do not turn their back on the phrase, "Justice is the foundation of the state", written in large letters on the wall right behind them. This demand was not met!

International Fair Trial Day: Turkey is the First Country of Focus

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International Fair Trial Day: Turkey is the First Country of Focus

15 Haziran 2021

Attorney Ebru Timtik had gone on a death fast in prison for the right to a fair trial and lost her life. Now, her birthday has been declared as the International Fair Trial Day: The award of this first year went to Ebru Timtik herself.

No Relief in Sight for Pandemic-Hit Musicians

No Relief in Sight for Pandemic-Hit Musicians

15 Haziran 2021

Even though there are stronger hopes for an end to the pandemic, musicians remain worried as only meager measures were taken to support the music industry. Completely ignored during the pandemic, musicians complain that their profession is not even perceived as a 'real job'.

Being an NGO Employee in Turkey (3) <br> The Importance of HR Policies Unstated in Civil Society

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Being an NGO Employee in Turkey (3)
The Importance of HR Policies Unstated in Civil Society

15 Haziran 2021

Turkey counts over 122 thousand associations and more than 5 thousand foundations, which constitute the so-called 'third sector', employing an estimated 60 thousand salaried employees; however, only 20 NGOs have a Human Resources (HR) department. Funding constraints and the failure to grasp the importance of HR policies constitute obstacles before the rights and career prospects of NGO employees.

Why is Selahattin Demirtaş Behind Bars?

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Why is Selahattin Demirtaş Behind Bars?

13 Haziran 2021

Although the European Court of Human Rights has ordered his immediate release, former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has been behind bars for nearly five years now. Last week, the Council of Europe warned Turkey for not abiding by ECHR rulings. How did things get here?

Turkey-EU Relations: A Breath of Fresh Air from NGOs

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Turkey-EU Relations: A Breath of Fresh Air from NGOs

10 Haziran 2021

"With its 'complex and resilient social structure', Turkey requires a new 'narrative' for the future." Prof. Atila Eralp has published a policy brief on the discussions around "the Future of Europe" which have gained momentum in the current turbulent period, with a special focus on civil society.

EC to Initiate Infringement Proceedings Against Turkey

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EC to Initiate Infringement Proceedings Against Turkey

10 Haziran 2021

The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers announced that it will initiate infringement proceedings against Turkey for not implementing the court order for the release of Osman Kavala.

‘Neither A Woman Less, Nor A Language Less’

‘Neither A Woman Less, Nor A Language Less’

04 Haziran 2021

Women for Mother Tongue (Anadili Kadınları in Turkish) set off to “defend their lives, bodies and will within the patriarchal system, and also defend their language for the same reasons.”

“There is Tension Between NGO Employees’ Voluntary Dedication and their Rights”

“There is Tension Between NGO Employees’ Voluntary Dedication and their Rights”

04 Haziran 2021

The tendency among NGO employees to not consider themselves as ‘workers,’ leads to continuous tension between their voluntary dedication and rights, Alper Akyüz of Istanbul Bilgi University says.

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