Court says RTÜK’s PSA targeting LGBTI+ people as a “virus” falls under freedom of expression

The lawsuit filed against the broadcasting of a video calling for the “Big Family Gathering” while targeting LGBTI+ people as a public service announcement was rejected at all levels of the judiciary. Kaos GL took the case to the Constitutional Court, stating that RTÜK had disseminated hate speech.

Kaos GL contributes to the UN report: Political participation for LGBTI+ people in Turkey is effectively blocked

In its contribution to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Report on Equal Political Participation, Kaos GL noted that LGBTI+ participation in political and public life in Turkey is systematically restricted due to legal gaps and discriminatory policies.

Lawsuit filed seeking prison sentence for 17 May Association Chair Defne Güzel

Following a wave of inspections targeting LGBTI+ associations, a lawsuit has been filed against Defne Güzel, Chair of the 17 May Association. The case is based on a book and an exhibition catalogue related to intersex rights. The first hearing of the trial, in which Güzel faces up to three years in prison, will be held on May 12.

AKP MP Katırcıoğlu once again targets LGBTI+ people: “LGBTI+ organizations have become a threat”

Radiye Sezer Katırcıoğlu, chair of the Turkish Parliament’s Subcommittee on the Rights of the Child, targeted LGBTI+ people by using the term “propaganda” during discussions on a report about digital platforms.

LİSTAG and the İzmir Family Group: “We will not give up on our children’s right to life”

LİSTAG and the İzmir Family Group made a press statement at the Human Rights Association’s headquarters in Ankara, voicing their opposition to anti-LGBTI+ policies.

DEM Party submitted a bill on hate crimes to the Turkish Parliament

In the bill submitted by DEM Party to the Parliament, it was requested that the terms “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” be explicitly added to the Turkish Penal Code.

Submission from Kaos GL Association to the UN: Lesbian, bisexual, and trans women in Turkey face structural discrimination and violence

The Kaos GL Association drew attention to the lack of legal protections in Turkey, barriers to accessing healthcare services, and restrictions on freedom of expression.

My Right to Hormones Collective speaks out from five cities: “We will not allow the violation of trans people’s right to health”

On Saturday, March 14, the Hormone Rights Collective drew attention to the barriers trans people face in accessing hormones during a press statement held in five cities across Turkey, saying, “Health services are public services that must be carried out on the basis of human rights.”

Trans Pride March trial: Activists described police torture, hearing postponed to 9 October

The first hearing of the case filed over the 11th Trans Pride March in Istanbul was held over two days. Activists described the police torture they experienced during detention in court; the court postponed the trial to 9 October 2026.

Transphobic police violence in Ankara: Trans woman beaten and detained!

Trans woman İrem, who lives in Ankara, Turkey, was subjected to police torture on Libya Street on the night of March 7-8. İrem was beaten and detained, and held at the police station until the morning. Her lawyer, Elif Burcu Akman, told Pink Life about the details of the incident.

Award from the Progressive Journalists Association to KaosGL.org

The winners of the “Successful Journalists of the Year” awards by the Progressive Journalists Association have been announced. Oğulcan Özgenç, editor of KaosGL.org, was deemed worthy of the Rafet Genç News Award. Can Öztürk, a reporter for T24, received the Mustafa Ekmekçi News Award for his report that brought attention to the torture of conversion therapy.

Minister of Justice Gürlek: “We will implement the necessary criminal sanctions for content creators who direct children toward perverse trends”

Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek targeted LGBTI+ people during an iftar meeting with media representatives, commenting on the 12th Judicial Package. Gürlek said that new criminal regulations are being planned for social media content creators.

Women and LGBTI+ people take to the streets on March 8: “Long live life, despite hate!”

Hundreds of women and LGBTI+ people filled the streets in Ankara. In Istanbul, six activists were detained for carrying LGBTI+ flags; in İzmir, Bursa, Kocaeli, and Mersin, those carrying LGBTI+ flags were targeted by police attacks.

Joint statement on Iran from LGBTI+ associations: "No to the imperialist war of US and Israel!"

LGBTI+ associations condemned the attacks by the US and Israel against Iran and called for peace.

Kaos GL Association 2025 summary

We are happy to share a brief summary of what we did in 2025 with our companions.