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Open letter to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa regarding the assault on the right to political participation, the rule of law and human rights in Türkiye
Ms Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission European Commission Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat 200 1049 Brussels Mr António Costa President of the European Council European

Türkiye’s Human Rights Record Under Review at UN
6 May 2025 – Today, Türkiye’s human rights record will be reviewed by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time, during

Turkey: End Brutal Crackdown on Peaceful Protest and Human Rights Defenders
In a joint statement, 13 international, regional and national civil society organisations, strongly condemn violations of the right to protest in Turkey, including police brutality, ill-treatment that may amount to

Türkiye: Repression of opposition Voices intensifies
In recent weeks, as part of its crackdown on social and political opposition, the Turkish government has intensified its systematic repression, increasing pressure on civil society organizations, political parties, human

How EU funds in Türkiye fuel human Rights Violations & forced deportations
The undersigned Civil society organisations express concern over the misuse of EU funds for forced deportations just outside of the borders of the European Union in Türkiye. Recent investigative report

Mapping study on civil society actors working on impunity, accountability and places of deprivation in/in Turkey
We are pleased to share our latest mapping study, which sheds light on the state of impunity, accountability, and places of deprivation of liberty in Turkey. This comprehensive report, that