Elderly Prisoners in Turkish Prisons, Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Ramazan Kortak
Profile VICTIM : Ramazan KortakINCIDENT : The condition of a long-term prisoner who has been in prison for 30 years is deteriorating.LOCATION : İzmir, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to life imprisonment on terrorism charges. Case Summary Ramazan Kortak, a prisoner who has been in Buca Prison for 30 years, is struggling with his illnesses in a […]
Violations of Probation and Conditional Release Rights – Filiz Işık
Profile VICTIM : Filiz IşıkINCIDENT : Her release was postponed on the grounds that she had stayed in a “biased ward.”LOCATION : Diyarbakır, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years, 10 months and 15 days in prison on charges of “membership in an organization.” Case Summary Filiz Işık has been held in Diyarbakır Women’s Closed Prison […]
Between Availability and Accessibility: A Comparative Analysis of GBV Protection for Migrant Women in Belgium and Sweden
Download PDF This report offers a comparative analysis of how Belgium and Sweden protect migrant women from gender-based violence, revealing a significant gap between the availability of legal rights on paper and the real accessibility of those protections in practice. Drawing on legal frameworks, policy documents, and extensive grey literature, it shows how insecure migration […]
Mirabal 2025: A Stronger Mobilization Than Ever in Brussels
Nurşah Tutar * This year, the Mirabal March was unlike any previous edition for us. For several years, we have taken part in this essential event against violence towards women. But for the first time, Solidarity With OTHERS had the opportunity to join the organizing team, a responsibility that was both demanding and profoundly meaningful […]
The Human Dimension Conference: A United Fight Against Hate Speech
Maria Genet Drejer-Jensen * For Solidarity with OTHERS, participating in this year’s Human Dimension Conference was about more than representation — it was about contributing our experiences into the international human rights dialogue, and making sure that our perception, and the realities we see each day are reflected in policy discussions. The Rise of Right-wing […]
Disabled Prisoners in Detention Centers – Burhan Nas
Profile VICTIM : Burhan NasINCIDENT : Despite having an official intellectual disability report, he is being held in solitary confinement.LOCATION : Malatya, TurkeySITUATION : The specific charge is unknown; he has been sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment. Case Summary Burhan Nas, who is currently held in Malatya Prison, remains in solitary confinement despite having an […]
Violations of Probation and Conditional Release Rights – Ali Barış Kurt
Profile VICTIM : Ali Barış KurtINCIDENT : Conditional release unjustly postponed for 6 months.LOCATION : İstanbul, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 2 years and 4 months in prison on charges of “making propaganda for an organization.” Case Summary Journalist Ali Barış Kurt, held in Maltepe Prison, applied for conditional release after completing the custodial portion of […]
Inadequate Living Conditions in Prison – Sakarya Open Penal Institution
Profile VICTIM : Prisoners at Sakarya Open Penal Institution.INCIDENT : 266 prisoners were hospitalized after consuming spoiled food served by the prison.LOCATION : Sakarya, Turkey Case Summary At the Sakarya Ferizli Open Penal Institution campus, canned fish was served to prisoners as part of the evening meal. Shortly after eating, many prisoners began experiencing symptoms […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Hakkı Gören
Profile VICTIM : Hakkı GörenINCIDENT : Despite a medical report stating that he “cannot meet his basic daily needs independently,” the severely ill prisoner continues to be held in prison.LOCATION : Adana, TurkeySITUATION : Details of the alleged offense are unknown; he was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in prison. Case Summary Severely […]
Elderly Prisoners in Turkish Prisons, Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Uğur Öztaş
Profile VICTIM : Uğur ÖztaşINCIDENT : An 88-year-old prisoner suffered a stroke in prison.LOCATION : İzmir, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 8 years and 9 months in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Uğur Öztaş, an 88-year-old inmate held in Menemen Prison, suffered a stroke. Öztaş, who was prosecuted on the grounds […]