hate crimes and hate speech
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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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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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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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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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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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“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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International Law
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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#WEREMEMBER: HOLOCAUST TESTIMONIES
The stories of Holocaust survivors are a clear reminder of the need to combat injustice, hate motivated policies and discrimination.
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“Hate Crimes Motivated by Bias Based on Religion and Belief in Turkey 2020” report’s English summary published
English summary of the "Hate Crimes Motivated by Bias Based on Religion and Belief in Turkey 2020” report, which aims to prevent religion or belief-based hate crimes and impunity for hate crimes, is published.
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Webinar: “Mechanisms to combat antisemitism in the world and in Turkey”
Moderated by Dr. Mine Yıldırım, the webinar hosted The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Dr. Ahmed Shaheed and Lawyer and Avlaremoz Author Betsy Penso. On the webinar, Dr. Ahmed Shaheed touched on the findings of…
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