Turkish film festival canceled after Daniel Craig's new film 'Queer' got banned in the country
The film distributor is taking a stand against "the restriction of art and freedom of expression."
November 16, 2024
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Istanbul celebrates Pride despite ban and arrests
Organizers said they “changed continents” in response to the government crackdown.
July 1, 2024
Nearly 10% Percent of Adults Around the World Identify as LGBTQ: Survey
The statistic comes from a new survey conducted by Ipsos.
June 4, 2023
No Turkey-Basters Involved
In their latest step toward conception, writer Maggie Quale and her partner visit the bank (not Wells Fargo). After the insemination, there's nothing to do but think positive.
March 11, 2008
Protesters Call for Trans Rights in Turkey
Police arrived with water cannons and chased protesters out of the streets.
July 3, 2017
Trans Woman Brutally Murdered in Turkey
Hande Kader's death marks another tragedy for LGBT people in a country struggling to survive religious conservatives and an unstable political regime.
August 19, 2016
Gay Syrian Refugee Murdered in Turkey
Muhammad Wisam Sankari was beheaded and mutilated in Turkey, which has admitted many Syrian refugees but failed to protect the rights of LGBT ones.
August 4, 2016
Advocate Channel
Judge in Turkey Rules That Participating in Pride Is Not a Crime
Almost 20 activists have been acquitted after being charged for participating in a Pride march at a local university in Ankara in 2019.Â
October 11, 2021
PHOTOS: Turkey's First Transgender Beauty Contest
In a country that has had at least 70 murders of transgender people since 2002, participation in a beauty contest is an act of defiance and courage.
July 2, 2014
Talking Turkey: Top 5 Thanksgiving Destinations
If you don't want to talk turkey with the folks this year, spread your wings. Get a taste for a less traditional Thanksgiving at this flock of top destinations -- Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, Santa Fe/Taos, New York City, London and Curacao.
November 1, 2007
Advocate Channel
Turkey's Government Is Using Antigay Hate to Retain Power
Like other strongmen, President Erdogan happily scapegoats marginalized people.
September 1, 2020
Turkey's Capital Issues Ban on All LGBT Events
The city of Ankara has halted all LGBT festivals, claiming events could "provoke hatred and hostility."
November 21, 2017
