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19 Sep 2022

Thousands march in anti-gay demonstration in Istanbul

Once again, the LGBTQ community is being used to stoke political divisions.

Several thousand people have taken part in an anti-LGBT demonstration in Istanbul.
They called for LGBT associations to be closed down and displayed signs that read: "protect your family and your generation", "Say no to society without gender", and "Father + mother + baby = family".
A speaker for the event, Kursat Mican, also claimed organisers received 150,000 signatures on a petition calling for a ban on what they called LGBT "propaganda” in social media, sports, arts and Netflix.
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An advert for the anti-LGBT march was also shown on television after gaining the approval of the country’s broadcasting council, which deemed it a "public interest".
The country’s largest anti-LGBT demonstration was criticised by human rights organisations.
ILGA Europe, an organisation fighting for LGBT equality in Europe and Central Asia, tweeted: "the Turkish state needs to uphold its constitutional obligation to protect all its citizens against hate and violence".
Meanwhile, Turkey's Amnesty International office said public service announcements advertising the march violated Turkey’s non-discrimination principles.

Several thousand people have taken part in an anti-gay demonstration in Istanbul, according to reporting by Euronews.

The marchers called for LGBTQ associations in Turkey to be closed down and displayed signs that read: "protect your family and your generation", "Say no to society without gender", and "Father + mother + baby = family".

A speaker at the event called for a ban on what they described as LGBTQ propaganda - they are seeking a ban on LGBTQ representation or topics across social media, sports, arts, and streaming services such as Netflix.

The march appears to have been held with the permission of the Turkish authorities.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Turkey?

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Turkey? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

Is homosexuality legal in Turkey?

Yes. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised by the Ottoman Empire in 1858, and this was unchanged when modern-day Turkey emerged in 1923.

Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Turkey?

No. There are no protections against discrimination on the grounds of sexuality.

Is there Marriage Equality in Turkey?

No. There is no legal recognition for same-sex relationships.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Turkey?

Turkey is a socially conservative country. Homosexuality is seen as a taboo subject.

Homophobia is systemic.

LGBTQ people generally conceal their sexuality.

Attempts to hold LGBTQ Pride celebrations in Istanbul have consistently been a point of conflict between the LGBTQ community and the authorities in Turkey.

Reader's Comments

1. 2022-09-20 01:27  
I won't spend my money earned in free western Europe in Antalya, Bodrum, or other homophobic Turkey places.
2. 2022-09-20 07:06
Please tell me more about LGBT-related issues in Turkey. Thank you.

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