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The torture and abuse of disabled children at the Niğde Engelsiz Life Care and Rehabilitation Center is a serious violation of human rights and the principles of the welfare state. The allegations of torture and ill-treatment of disabled children in a state institution have deeply shocked the public conscience. These incidents have once again highlighted the deficits in the protection of human rights and in the under

The process that began with the appointment of a trustee for Istanbul Esenyurt Municipality on 31 October 2024 and continued with the appointment of trustees for Mardin Municipality, Batman Municipality and Şanlıurfa Halfeti Municipality on 4 November 2024 are practises that disregard the will of the people. These decisions, for which there is no legal basis, were made by the executive branch without judicial decisio

Dear members of the press and the disabled community, The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (10-16 May) is celebrated worldwide to raise awareness of the demands, problems and proposed solutions of people with disabilities. As the Federation of Accessible Components and affiliated associations, we have been fighting for the rights of all disability groups for years and organise special events for this we

Within the scope of the "Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organisations Working in the Field of Prevention of Child, Early and Forced Marriages Project" implemented by the Civil Society Development Centre Association with the financial support of the United Nations Population Fund, Flying Broom Women's Communication and Research Association’s COMBATING CHILD MARRIAGES: CHANGING DYNAMICS, NEW TOOLS project

In the run-up to the 2024 local elections on 31 March, we are witnessing political parties adhering to policies that ignore Turkey's 10 million disabled citizens. These elections, which will decide who will govern the local governments that play a very important role and fulfil important tasks for accessible cities, are also very important for us disabled people. The decisions that need to be made to make the street

In Turkey, the access and employment rights of over 12 million people with disabilities are not protected, plunging the disabled population into deep poverty. The officially set inflation rates for the year 2024 have rendered the disability allowance meaningless.Accordingly, the monthly allowance for people with a disability level between 40-69% has been increased from TL 1,874 to TL 2,796, while the allowance for pe

STOP THE WAR AND THE OCCUPATION – FREEDOM FOR PALESTINE Trade unionists, activists, workers, artists, writers, retired ministers or members of parliament, scientists, lawyers, human rights defenders, 202 citizens and 57 democratic associations, trade unions, platforms, professional organizations and political parties in Turkey have made a call to end the war and genocide in Gazze, demanding an end to the occupa

Press Release │ Federation of Unimpeded Components The ongoing wars and conflicts in the Middle East have systematically violated the rights to life and health. Every day a crime against humanity is committed. Hundreds of people have lost their lives in the Israeli attack on a hospital in the Palestinian territories. This attack against human beings and life, regardless of whether they are old or sick, children, wom

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We, as individuals and families affected by subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), submit this statement to you in defence of the right to life of 2,000 people in Turkey. If a solution is not found soon and the necessary precautions are not taken, the affected public, public institutions and the Ministry of Health should immediately set out to find a treatment to stop these deaths that we are witnessing knowingl

On Sunday, 14 May 2023, one of the most important elections in Turkey's history will take place. In this context, we already wish for a smooth process with maximum democratic participation of our people. However, as people with disabilities, we are aware that the process of political participation and representation faces many obstacles. Like millions of citizens in this country, we want to go through this process wi

According to official figures, 6-10 million people with disabilities live in Turkey, based on various research studies. However, access to employment and income opportunities for people with disabilities is severely limited. The total number of disabled people employed is around 200,000, 65,000 of whom are civil servants. Benefits and social support for people with disabilities are determined on the basis of househol

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Turkey has a history full of serious human rights violations, as well as a tradition of combating violations. We are non-governmental organizations, professional organizations and initiatives that take part in this history of struggle and carry out rights-based works in various fields, including violation of the right to life, torture, enforced disappearance, forced migration, social trauma and conflict-based collect

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Conscience cannot bear the atrocities of Halabja. Today it is time to remember the ruthless Saddam not with mercy but with condemnation. It is time to demand accountability for the 5,000 people who lost their lives today. Throughout the history of mankind, different regions have been victims of various devastations, great wars and ruthless massacres that violated the conscience. The traces of some of these atrocities

We dream of a world in which disabled women can say: "We were, we are, we will be." Today is International Women's Day. We believe that strengthening the fight for women's rights is possible through solidarity. We want a world where rights are easily accessible, where there is no violence or discrimination and where there is equality and accessibility for all. We celebrate 8 March, International Women's Day, for a

Throughout history, humanity has suffered many traumas and destructions. People deprived of their labour and bread, robbed of their future and marginalised by capitalist and imperialist powers have felt the need to renew themselves by growing their meagre hope. At this point, the beginning of each new year is a very important source of motivation for humanity. We too live together with the anger that the past year h