Transnational Repression in the EU Explained
Transnational repression refers to actions taken by states to silence, intimidate, or harm individuals beyond their borders. This form of state-led oppression targets political dissidents, human rights defenders, journalists, and minority communities residing in foreign countries. By extending their authoritarian reach internationally, oppressive regimes attempt to undermine freedoms, suppress dissent, and maintain control over their […]
Issue 253
Download PDF 21-27 April 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 30 people over alleged links to the Gülen movement. In October 2020, a UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) opinion said that widespread or systematic imprisonment of individuals with alleged links to the group may […]
Submisson of Hate Crime Cases of 2024 in Turkey to the Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
Solidarity With OTHERS has submitted its report to OSCE under hate crime statistics call. The report documents various hate crimes and incidents of hate speech in Turkey, revealing a troubling pattern of state-sanctioned and socially reinforced discrimination targeting multiple minority groups. The documented cases involve both physical violence and systemic hate speech, with perpetrators often […]
Issue 252
Download PDF 14-20 April 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 45 people over alleged links to the Gülen movement. In October 2020, a UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) opinion said that widespread or systematic imprisonment of individuals with alleged links to the group may amount […]
Women’s Rights in the EU Explained
1. Introduction: Women’s Rights in the EU and International Commitments The European Union (EU) is founded on values of human dignity, equality, and respect for human rights, including the rights of women and girls. Women’s rights are not merely a policy preference—they are enshrined in binding international and regional legal instruments that member states are […]
EU Migration Policy Explained
The European Union (EU) has always been an attractive destination for regular and irregular migrants and therefore policies have been developed by the EU to manage irregular migration. These migration policies, which date back to the 1950s after World War II, including the recruitment of “guest workers” from Turkey, Greece and Italy in order to […]
The Case of Detained Girls: Illegality in the Police Investigation Reports
Download PDF This report exposes grave legal and procedural violations in the police investigation of the “Detained Girls Case” in Türkiye, where ordinary social activities of minors—such as studying together, going to malls, or making phone calls—were absurdly defined, detected, and assessed as ‘terrorist acts’ based on unverified intelligence and family ties to alleged dissidents. […]
Issue 251
Download PDF 7-13 April 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 48 people over alleged links to the Gülen movement. In October 2020, a UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) opinion said that widespread or systematic imprisonment of individuals with alleged links to the group may amount […]
Populist Leaders and the Dangers of Hate Speech
As those who follow current political developments are aware, in recent years, right-wing populist and nationalist leaders have gained prominence on the political stage. This rise has led to an increase in hate speech, as populism thrives on divisive politics. In Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s provocative statements targeting his opponents, in the United States, […]
Emergency & Support Services For WOMEN in Belgium
What This Guide Covers You will find help for: Finding safe housing or shelter after violence or risk Accessing free legal aid through the pro deo system Medical care—especially for survivors of sexual assault Emotional and psychosocial support—including language assistance All listed services are free (or low-cost), respectful, and open to […]