Category: Press Releases

Urgent call to resolve mounting problems in Hasankeyf

August 31, 2020September 1, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

In past years, the ancient city of Hasankeyf attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, offering them the chance to explore the traces of more than 20 civilizations that contributed to the city’s cultural heritage. Hasankeyf – with a history spanning 12,000 years – held a special appeal to visitors from the region as well as to those from western Turkey and every corner of the globe, and this enabled local residents not only to provide for their families but also to share their specialized knowledge of this historic landscape.

News, Press Releases, Turkey

HRW: Turkey’s police and watchmen involved in torture

July 29, 2020December 30, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

“Turkish authorities should immediately investigate these credible allegations of serious abuse and hold those responsible accountable,” said deputy program director at Human Rights Watch.

Press Releases, Turkey

Appeal from Kobanê to UN Security Council

July 17, 2020December 30, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

The human rights organization points out that Turkey is lowering the water level of the Euphrates and thus committing a crime against humanity. The UN Security Council is urged to act immediately.

OHCHR, Press Releases, Syria

Amnesty International Called for Provision of Medical Treatment for Three Female Political Prisoners

July 12, 2020July 15, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

In response to reports about Kurdish prisoner Zeynab Jalalian and two human rights defenders, Soheila Hijab and Narges Mohammadi, who have deprived emergency medical treatment for the coronavirus, Amnesty International called on Iranian authorities to provide them with immediate medical care.

Iran, Press Releases, Women

Joint Statement on the Law Amending the Law on the Enforcement of Sentences and Security Measures and Some Other Laws

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

The Law Amending Law No. 7242 on the Enforcement of Sentences and Security Measures and Some Other Laws, known by the public as the “amnesty law” was precipitately adopted by the GNAT putting forth the obligation created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases

Women unionists call for respect of children’s rights

April 23, 2020May 1, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

The Confederation of Revolutionary Workers’ Unions (DISK) Women’s Commission, Confederation of Public Workers’ Unions (KESK) Women’s Assembly, Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) Women’s Working Group and the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Women’s Medicine and Women’s Health Branch issued a joint statement on children’s rights on 23 April, children’s day in Turkey.

Children, News, Press Releases, Turkey

Asrın Law Office calls on the CPT to act for Imralı

April 20, 2020May 1, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

The Asrın Law Office representing Abdullah Öcalan and his three fellow prisoners on Imralı has called on the CPT committee to ensure that all necessary measures are taken on the prison island for protection from Coronavirus.

News, Press Releases, Prisons, Turkey

DFG: Over a hundred journalists still jailed despite pandemic in Turkey

April 7, 2020April 11, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

The Dicle Fırat Journalists’ Association (DFG, Dicle Fırat Gazeteciler Derneği) draws attention in its March report on press freedom in Turkey to the difficult working conditions of media workers in the corona crisis. Their task of informing the public about current developments requires them to continue their work under all circumstances, but journalists are exposed to a high risk due to inadequate protective measures.

News, Press Releases, Prisons, Turkey