Defne Güzel, Chair of the Board of the May 17 Association, acquitted

Defne Güzel, Chair of the Board of the May 17 Association, was acquitted at the first hearing of the case in which she was tried on charges of “violating public morality”.

Erdoğan spoke at the “Family and Population 10-Year Vision Launch Event”, targeting LGBTI+ people

In his speech, Erdoğan targeted LGBTI+ people by using the term “degendering”, saying: “Our first strategic priority is the protection of the family institution and generations”

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.

Mabel Matiz case: Court rules for acquittal!

The final hearing in the obscenity case against Mabel Matiz over the song "Perperişan" was held. The Ministry of Family and Social Services requested punishment, while the court ruled for acquittal.

Witnesses describe torture in the case of lawyer Hayriye Kara detained at Pride March

The second hearing of the compensation case filed by lawyer Hayriye Kara from Kaos GL, who was detained at the İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride March, was held today.

Rainbow scenes from May 1: “Unemployment, poverty, bans: LGBTI+ people resist”

LGBTI+ people who took to May Day rallies across Turkey voiced their demands against unemployment, poverty, and rights violations despite bans and attacks.

Evasive response from Turkey to UN questions on anti-LGBTI+ draft laws: “It depends on Parliament’s will”

Turkey did not respond to the UN Special Rapporteurs’ specific questions regarding anti-LGBTI+ regulations, limiting its statement to an emphasis on the “will of Parliament.”

Mabel Matiz case: Prosecutor says “lyrics violate public morality,” seeks punishment!

The third hearing in the case against Mabel Matiz, who is being tried on charges of “obscenity,” was held today. The hearing was postponed to May 8.

Erdoğan targets LGBTI+ people, calling them a “calamity”

President and AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements on the agenda on April 20 following the cabinet meeting; he shifted the focus to LGBTI+ people.

Social media influencer Murat Övüç sentenced to 11 months in prison!

Övüç was sentenced to 11 months in prison for “insulting religious values” in the case in which he had been held in pre-trial detention for 102 days.

Charge of “degrading a segment of the public” against Mika Raun: “I am pregnant” post cited in indictment!

The indictment alleges that Raun’s posts stating “I am pregnant” contained a derogatory context toward women; the social media influencer will stand trial on charges of “degrading a segment of the public.”

Journalism award from the PJA to Kaos GL editor Oğulcan Özgenç: “For all LGBTI+ people whose stories remain unfinished”

The PJA’s “Successful Journalists of the Year-2025” awards were presented at a ceremony held on April 6.