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Info Note 2023/2

June 7, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

On May 26, 2023, the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) adopted its concluding observations on the fourth and fifth reports of Türkiye. The observations, predominantly stressed on the negative impact of the so- called fight on terrorism on children rights expressing its concerns over the numbers of parent deprived on terrorism-related charges…

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Urgent appeal PMissions M. Cintosun

April 14, 2023 0Comments 2Reactions

The International Association for Human Rights Advocacy in Geneva has the honor to write you in order to share its utmost concerns regarding the Türkiye’s practice of extraterritorial abductions and forced returns of its nationals, and in particular the recent case of Mr. Mehmet Cintosun. Please wait while flipbook is loading. For more related info, FAQs and…

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Report on Obsession of Turkish Newspapers with FETÖ

April 12, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

IAHRAG represents its report on the ongoing obsession of Turkish newspapers against the Hizmet/Gülen Movement. The analysed data covers the period from 01.07.2022 to 31.10.2022. Please wait while flipbook is loading. For more related info, FAQs and issues please refer to DearFlip WordPress Flipbook Plugin Help documentation.

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Recent decisions of the human rights committee against turkey

February 3, 2023 0Comments 1Reaction

Recent decisions of the Human Rights Committee against Turkey on the rights to life, to be free from torture, to liberty and security, to a fair trial, and on the principle of legality. Please wait while flipbook is loading. For more related info, FAQs and issues please refer to DearFlip WordPress Flipbook Plugin Help documentation.

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Submission to the Special rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

November 25, 2022 0Comments 0Reactions

Read our report following the call for input of the UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment for her next report on the duty to investigate crimes of torture. Using the cases of impunity for acts of torture in Turkey, IAHRAG addressed specifically (a) the crucial importance of institutions…

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Urgent appeal Türkiye mass arrest of 704 persons in one day

October 20, 2022 0Comments 0Reactions

We have the honor to write in order to express our utmost concerns regarding the operation Gazi Turgut Aslan led yesterday (October 18, 2022) in Türkiye, resulting in the arrest of 704 persons, 599 of them being until today in custody.The said operation targeted supporters of the Hizmet Movement, in 59 cities, accused of terrorism…

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Urgent appeal to the UN Special Procedures on the new crime of ‘dissemination of false information’ in Turkey

October 19, 2022 0Comments 0Reactions

Urgent appeal: Türkiye’s amendments to article 217/A of the penal code on “false or misleading information” (entered into force October 18, 2022) Please wait while flipbook is loading. For more related info, FAQs and issues please refer to DearFlip WordPress Flipbook Plugin Help documentation.

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The Human Rights Council ended its 51st session in Geneva

October 18, 2022 0Comments 1Reaction

“We urge Turkey to implement all judgments of the European Court of Human Rights, which are legally binding, and to release all arbitrarily detained people” European Union’ statement, Item 4, 26 September 2022 Please wait while flipbook is loading. For more related info, FAQs and issues please refer to DearFlip WordPress Flipbook Plugin…

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The Human Rights Council ended its 50th session in Geneva

October 17, 2022 0Comments 0Reactions

In Türkiye, the trials and prison sentences of activists and political opponents such as Osman Kavala, his seven co-defendants and Canan Kaftancıoğlu are of concern, as they appear to be targeted for their dissenting views. In the run-up to the elections, I urge special attention be paid to fundamental freedoms, political participation, due process, gender…

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Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

May 20, 2022 0Comments 0Reactions

The International Association for Human Rights in Geneva (IAHRAG) thanks the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (Committee) for its engagement with civil society and for providing this opportunity to be associated in the process of consideration of the 8th periodic report of Turkey. IAHRAG also thanks the Committee for…

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The Human Rights Council ended its 49th session in Geneva
Information note on Turkey

May 18, 2022 0Comments 5Reactions

“The continued deterioration of respect for the rule of law and human rights, and the independence of the judiciary in Turkey” is a source of concerns for States

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ARBITRARY DETENTION OF ASLI ÜNLÜ, PREGNANT VICTIM, IN TURKEY

April 26, 2022 0Comments 5Reactions

IAHRA Geneva has received credible information and requested the intervention of relevant authorities on the situation of Ms. Aslı Ünlü in Turkey.

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Turkey’s President Erdogan’s visit to African States and Human Rights consequences/responsibilities

March 22, 2022 0Comments 5Reactions

IAHRA Geneva had the honor to write to ambassadors of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau …

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An open and urgent call to denounce the resurgence of widespread torture in Turkey

February 24, 2022 0Comments 5Reactions

IAHRAG, London Advocacy, Human Rights Solidarity, Aktion für Flüchtlingshilfe, Human Rights Defenders e.V….

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Open Letter: Call to ensure Turkey’s engagement with UNHRC

December 18, 2021 0Comments 5Reactions

In view of the forthcoming presidential elections in Turkey due in 2023 …

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Open Letter: 2021 meeting of the Interpol’s General Assembly in Istanbul

November 12, 2021 0Comments 5Reactions

The instrumentalization of the Interpol’s system, as part of transnational repression’s campaign led by some States, including against refugees, remains a topic of serious concerns and our organization commends Interpol’s…

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Information Note: The Human Rights Council ended its 48th session in Geneva

November 12, 2021 0Comments 5Reactions

“The continued deterioration of respect for the rule of law and human rights, and the independence of the judiciary in Turkey” is a source of concerns for States

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Swiss MPs urge to the Government for Turkey

March 30, 2021 0Comments 5Reactions

Swiss MPs urge gov’t not to ratify trade deal with Turkey, citing human rights violations

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