Why women’s rights matter in the EU context?
Mariam Atanelishvili * Introduction Women’s rights are a fundamental part of the European Union’s commitment to human rights, equality, and democratic values. Equality between women and men is a core value of the EU, enshrined in the Lisbon Treaty; Pursuant to Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union, promoting gender equality is one of […]
Caught in the Crossfire: Women’s Experiences of Violence in War
Weronika Pilsniak * “Violence against women means any act of gender-based violence that is rooted in discrimination, unequal power relations, gender stereotypes and harmful social norms that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, psychological, social or economic harm or suffering to women and girls, including threats of such acts, neglect, coercion […]
THE 26th March European Parliament Plenary Vote on the Return Regulation
Camilla Portinaro * Chronological Background and Timeline The legislative path toward the March 2026 plenary vote reflects a broader transformation in EU return policy, moving from a system based on minimum standards toward a more unified and enforcement-oriented framework. Since 2008, return procedures have been governed by the Return Directive (2008/115/EC), which established common rules but […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – İlyas Bulut
Profile VICTIM : İlyas BulutINCIDENT : The prisoner, who has attempted suicide twice, is being held in a single-person cell.LOCATION : Kırşehir, TurkeySITUATION : Details of the charges are unknown; has been in detention since 2020. Case Summary İlyas Bulut, held in Kırşehir Prison, has attempted suicide twice during his incarceration and continues to be […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Şefika Kandar
Profile VICTIM : Şefika KandarINCIDENT : A prisoner with serious illnesses was deemed “fit to remain in prison” by the Forensic Medicine Institution (ATK).LOCATION : Diyarbakır, TurkeySITUATION : Details of the charges are unknown; sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison. Case Summary Şefika Kandar, held in Diyarbakır Prison, has been incarcerated since […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons, Violations of Probation and Conditional Release Rights – Abdulkerim Erdem
Profile VICTIM : Abdulkerim ErdemINCIDENT : Despite the deterioration of his health condition, the sick prisoner was issued a “fit to remain in prison” report, and his release was also prevented on the grounds that he did not stay in a “neutral ward.”LOCATION : Diyarbakır, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 7 years and 11 months in […]
Women in Turkish Prisons – Hatice Tekcan
Profile VICTIM : Hatice TekcanINCIDENT : Following the finalization of her conviction, the detainee was sent to prison, leaving behind her 4-year-old daughter.LOCATION : Samsun, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Hatice Tekcan was tried as part of investigations targeting the […]
Prisoners Who Died in Custody – Rojhat Babat
Profile VICTIM : Rojhat BabatINCIDENT : Prisoner died in hospital after transfer from prison; prison administration did not provide the family with any information about the process.LOCATION : Kırşehir, TurkeySITUATION : Arrested on allegations of “membership in an organization” and sentenced to life imprisonment. Case Summary Rojhat Babat, who was held at Kırşehir Prison, was […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Mehmet Edip Taşar
Profile VICTIM : Mehmet Edip TaşarINCIDENT : Critically ill prisoner died in hospital after being transferred from prison.LOCATION : İstanbul, TurkeySITUATION : The details of the case file remain unknown. Case Summary Mehmet Edip Taşar, a 68-year-old critically ill prisoner held at Marmara (Silivri) Prison, had been struggling with serious health problems for an extended […]
Inadequate Living Conditions in Prison
Profile VICTIM : Prisoners held in Ferizli Type L Closed Prison. INCIDENT : Prisoners are experiencing serious human rights violations due to severe overcrowding, poor hygiene conditions, and restricted access to healthcare and medical treatment.LOCATION : Sakarya, Turkey Case Summary The Ferizli L-Type Prison, originally designed to meet European Union standards, has become a facility […]
