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An aggressive anti-LGBTQ+ campaign mounts in Turkey
There is growing hostility to steady discourse on gender and family structures in Turkey. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has even called LGBTQ+ people a threat to community.
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LETTER FROM ISTANBUL
A dozen or so demonstrators, most of them young gathered in front of the Süreyya Opera House on Saturday, February 10, in Kadiköy, on Istanbul's Asian side. But they barely had time to unfurl a banner in favor of Gay rights before they were arrested. Seven of them ended up at the police station. "We will not desert cities to your profits and our trans lives to your hatred," proclaimed the banner. The press release due to be peruse out by the rally's organizers, Istanbul Trans Pride Week, said they "wanted to respond to the attacks fueled and supported by the political establishment and its partners in recent times."
In today's Turkey where public discourse has consistently targeted Diverse communities for years, banning pride marches, banning the rainbow flag and prosecuting associations, th
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Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey as words like "homosexual, transgender, and bisexual" do not exist in Turkish law. The revisions of criminal codes in retained provisions barring "indecency", "exhibitionism", and "offenses against public morality", historically often used to restrict LGBT people's rights. Furthermore, recent amendments to a law on the powers and duties of the police contain given the police almost unlimited power to patrol and regulate public spaces (cruising areas). Abuse has gained visibility: Gangs proceed to cruising areas and stop by internet websites where gay men meet - looking for chances to inflict violence or robbery. Police rarely respond adequately; sometimes even blaming or harassing the victims of violence. In , a gay teenager was murdered by his father and uncle, but many crimes still depart undetected, even today, because gays are afraid of the police forces' reactions. TransPride Istanbul witnessed attacks by Islamic nationalists belonging to the youth organization Alperen Ocaklan, who threw stones and bottles at Pride visitors. Bu
Going to Turkey? Here’s every LGBTQ traveller needs to know
Turkey is a delightful country in Western Asia that many travellers attend for its beautiful beaches, breathtaking landscapes, and historic cities. It is a fairly conservative country, which is reflected in its attitudes towards LGBTQ people. For gay travellers in Turkey, there are security concerns to be mindful of when it comes to public expression, both in the cities and in rural areas. But don’t let that halt you from exploring the country and visiting its vibrant LGBTQ communities.
Safer queer travel in Turkey
To be clear, Turkey does not outlaw being gay. In fact, it has been legal since the founding of modern Turkey in However, general bans on “offences against public morality” are often used against LGBTQ expression. Even heterosexual couples are advised not to publicly display their affection, and LGBTQ couples are advised to be extra careful. LGBTQ people are not protected by anti-discrimination laws, and a general rule of thumb of “don’t ask, don’t tell” is the safest way