A joint statement by European and national human rights organisations raises serious concern over escalating repression of LGBTI+ activists and organisations in Türkiye, highlighting the court-ordered closure of Genç LGBTİ+ and legal cases against its board members and human rights defender Defne Güzel. The cases, based on “morality” and “obscenity” grounds, risk imprisonment and restrictions on civic participation, and raise concerns over due process and misuse of the law. They reflect a broader pattern of targeting LGBTI+ civil society, including audits, bans on Pride events, and renewed efforts to introduce restrictive legislation. The statement warns that these developments signal democratic decline and pose a serious threat to freedom of expression, association, and equality, calling on authorities and international actors to take action. Read more here.
Source: ILGA Europe
