hate crimes and hate speech – Freedom of Belief Initiative

02/12/2024

OSCE: Robust prosecution is essential to combat hate crime

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) launched its 2023 annual hate crime report.

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05/09/2024

New publication: Summary findings of the “Hate Crimes Motivated by Bias against Religion, Belief, or Non-Belief in Türkiye 2023 Report”

The report revealed that 47 hate crimes or incidents were identified in 2023.

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13/09/2023

New video: “Combatting Hate Crimes: Civil Society Practices” webinar

The examples of the ways of addressing hate crimes from around the world and from Turkey were explored in the webinar.

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20/08/2023

New publication: Hate Crimes Motivated by Bias against Religion, Belief, or Non-Belief in Türkiye 2022

The report reveals that 36 hate crimes or incidents were identified in 2022.

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15/08/2023

New publication: Türkiye’s 2023 Elections: How Do Political Parties Address Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion?

The analysis offers a comparative assessment of political party commitments on six main issues.

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08/06/2023

Join us for the webinar Combatting Hate Crimes: Civil Society Practices!

Join us for the webinar “Combatting Hate Crimes: Civil Society Practices”. To register for the event, please fill out the form below. Date: 20 June 2023, Tuesday Time: 19.00-20.30 (GMT +3) The event will be held in Turkish and English and simultaneous…

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13/03/2023

What is a hate crime?

Hate crimes send a message that certain groups are not subjects of equal rights as the rest of the society, excludes these groups and hinders social coexistence.

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04/01/2023

“HATE CRIMES MOTIVATED BY BIAS AGAINST RELIGION, BELIEF OR NON-BELIEF IN TURKEY 2021 REPORT – SUMMARY FINDINGS” IS PUBLISHED!

The report aims to contribute to the prevention of hate crimes and impunity for perpetrators of hate crimes.

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07/02/2022

OSCE: Lack of comprehensive approach to hate crimes leaves them invisible

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has published the "20120 Hate Crime Report".

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