Rights Violations Behind Bars: Mehmet Hanifi EMEÇ
Profile VICTIM : Mehmet Hanifi EMEÇINCIDENT : The 46-year-old prisoner with MS is not receiving necessary medical care.LOCATION : Gaziantep, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison as part of investigations into the Gülen movement. Case Summary Mehmet Hanifi Emeç, a dismissed police officer under emergency decree […]
Rights Violations Behind Bars: Mahsum Yüksekbağ
Profile VICTIM : Mahsum YÜKSEKBAĞINCIDENT : The right to health of a seriously ill prisoner is being obstructed.LOCATION : Erzurum, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment on charges of “Membership in an Armed Organization.” Case Summary The health condition of Mahsum Yüksekbağ, held in Erzurum Dumlu No. 1 High-Security Closed […]
Rights Violations Behind Bars: Besra Erol
Profile VICTIM : Besra EROLINCIDENT : The conditional release of a 67-year-old seriously ill prisoner is obstructed on arbitrary grounds.LOCATION : Elazığ, TurkeySITUATION : Arrested on April 30, 2019, on charges of “making propaganda for an organization”. Case Summary Besra Erol, 67, who is held in Elazığ Women’s Closed Prison, suffers […]
Gender Equality or Equity? Understanding the Difference and Why It Matters
Ahsen Ayhan When we talk about gender justice, two terms frequently emerge: gender equality and gender equity. Although they are often used interchangeably, these concepts are not identical—and understanding the distinction between them is critical for shaping just and effective policies. In this blog post, we explore the analytical differences between equality and equity, why […]
Issue 259
Download PDF 2-8 June 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 79 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 […]
Issue 258
Download PDF 26 May – 1 June 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 149 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 […]
Issue 257
Download PDF 19-25 May 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 100 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 […]
PANEL | The Effects of Hate Speech on Democracy, Fundamental Rights & Inclusion
Solidarity with OTHERS is proud to share the outcomes of our panel discussion, “The Effects of Hate Speech on Democracy, Fundamental Rights & Inclusion”, held on May 22, 2025, at the European Parliament. The event was graciously hosted by MEP Estelle Ceulemans (S&D) and brought together a distinguished panel of experts—including legal scholars, policy advisers, […]
Issue 256
Download PDF 12-18 May 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 117 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 […]
The Basics of Gender Equality: What It Means and Why It’s Important
Ahsen Ayhan Gender equality is a foundational principle of justice and social development. At its core, gender equality refers to the state in which individuals of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities in every sphere of life—whether in education, employment, political participation, or family life. Despite its centrality to democratic values and human […]
