Kaos GL [News]

Transgenders who are members of Pink Life Association were arrested after being brutally beaten up in Ankara. On the night of May 17th, in Esat district, Ankara police brutally attacked and dragged 5 transgenders to the Esat Police Station.

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The British Embassy is proud to celebrate IDAHO with colleagues from many countries and the Turkish LGBT rights group KAOS GL. On Friday 14 May Stuart Adam, Head of Political Section, took part in the opening panel discussion at the Fifth International Conference Against Homophobia in Ankara.



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On 25th May 2010, the EU parliamentaries, member of the joint Turkish-EU Parliamentary Commission met with representatives of non-governmental organizations at Istanbul Hilton Hotel.


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This year the third Parade against homophobia and transphobia was hold with the attendance of 200 people in Ankara. With the Parade which was arranged for the 17th of May International Day Against Homophobia the 5th International Meeting against Homophobia has been completed.


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Apr 3, 2010
AFP

When Turkey's family affairs minister recently described homosexuality as a curable disease, she was roundly criticized for discrimination and flouting human rights.
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Washington Post
April 3, 2010

Freedom is relative. But for a 34-year-old refugee named Hassan, mother hen to a gaggle of gay Iranians fleeing a nation where their sexuality is punishable by death, relatively secular Turkey is one step closer to a life less shackled.

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April 2, 2010
Bianet News Center

In the murder case of homosexual Ahmet Yildiz, the court continues the search for prime suspect and father of the victim Yahya Yildiz and Orhan Aymelek, owner of a car rental. By a directive of the president judge, the audience in front of the court house was not allowed inside.
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March 29, 2010
Hurriyet Daily News

A lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, association in the western province of Bursa has called on the government to start an initiative to institutionally secure the rights of members of this marginalized group.
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March 26, 2010
Hurriyet Daily News

For his portrayal of the transsexual son of a southeastern Anatolian family in Gunesi Gordum" (I Saw the Sun), Cemal Toktas won the Yesilcam award for Best Supporting Actor on March 23. He dedicated his award "to all the people who have ever been a victim of being different."
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March 25, 2010
The Gazette

Singer Bulent Ersoy is renowned for her elaborate wardrobe, formidable decolletage, countless albums, a stint on Turkey's most popular TV talent show and a spin-off film career. She was also born a man.
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