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 including state officials, political leaders, and pro-government media outlets.

Hate Against Kurds: Kurdish individuals and politicians continue to face discriminatory treatment and hate rhetoric, especially in the context of political activity or demands for cultural and linguistic rights. Public officials have used nationalist and militaristic language that portrays Kurds as threats to national unity.

Hostility Toward Christians: The report outlines incidents of hate speech and social exclusion directed at Christians, including derogatory remarks by religious leaders and politicians. Public narratives often associate Christianity with foreign influence or betrayal, deepening the vulnerability of this group.

Targeting of LGBTI+ Individuals: Pride events and LGBTI+ activism have been met with police violence, bans, and demonizing language by state officials. LGBTI+ identities are frequently described as immoral or threatening to family values, creating a hostile environment that legitimizes state and societal abuse.

Media Incitement and Impunity: In each of these cases, pro-government media outlets play a critical role in amplifying hate speech by publishing names, personal information, or defamatory content against individuals from targeted groups. Legal mechanisms to prevent or punish hate crimes remain weak or unused.

Sustained Hate Campaign Against the Gülen Movement: Members of the Gülen Movement are among the most systematically targeted. High-level political figures regularly use the label “FETÖ” to frame them as traitors and terrorists. Public discourse, legal rhetoric, and media coverage all contribute to their dehumanization. State institutions—such as the Diyanet and judiciary—echo this framing, encouraging arbitrary detentions, dismissals, and social exclusion. The report documents specific incidents, including threats, suicides, and social boycotts linked to this campaign.