Women protesting against Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention on 2 July 2021. © Evrim Kepenek Erdogan’s New Islamist Allies Raise Fears Over Domestic Violence Protections The move follows Turkey's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. 17 Nov 23
View of the Marmara sea covered in sludge produced by algae as a result of hot weather and pollution. © Fatih Polat Turkey: Has Sea Snot Killed the Marmara? Huge overgrowth of marine mucilage threatens to suffocate Turkish coastline near Istanbul. 16 Jun 21
Turkish journalists with a banner that reads "Free press is necessary for democracy". Turkey ranks 153rd out of 180 countries in this year’s RSF World Press Freedom Index. © Evrensel daily The Campaign to Silence Turkish Journalists Prosecutions, house arrest and travel bans among multiple threats deployed by the state. 1 May 21