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Our research is finalised 910 569 HM-Berlin

Our research is finalised

The main aim was uncovering the gendered nature of civil society and human rights in Turkey and the experiences of female and non-binary actors in the field.

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HMB Report on Istanbul Convention Released 1000 750 HM-Berlin

HMB Report on Istanbul Convention Released

This report will first provide a comprehensive mapping of the political landscape surrounding women’s rights in both countries with an emphasis on current issues and secondly explore women’s struggles and mobilization in response to the backlash in order to identify common strategies for civil society actors.

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Decolonizing the Screen and Fighting Against an Atmosphere of Fear – An Interview with Necati Sönmez 450 225 HM-Berlin

Decolonizing the Screen and Fighting Against an Atmosphere of Fear – An Interview with Necati Sönmez

Berke Göl spoke to Necati Sönmez, film critic, journalist, and documentary filmmaker about his organisation of the film festival “Documentarist”, the necessity of giving a platform for critical artists during a rise of global and local backlash, and the difficulties of getting recognition and funding under political pressure and censorship.

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Anti-intellectualism as a reaction against the rise of minority politics – An Interview with Éric Fassin 750 375 HM-Berlin

Anti-intellectualism as a reaction against the rise of minority politics – An Interview with Éric Fassin

Hande Gülen talks with Éric Fassin about how the shifting narratives of the extreme-right influence politics in France, the way anti-intellectualism turns into tangible threats against individuals, and the discussions of exile, that become more frequent while the community anticipates the presidential elections in 2022.

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New HMB Report Released 978 611 HM-Berlin

New HMB Report Released

This report explores the scope of civil society engagement with international organisations, to what extent this engagement leads to effective advocacy, and which areas need to be developed.

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People inspire, state shocks. On the current situation in Belarus – An Interview with Aleh Hulak 900 450 HM-Berlin

People inspire, state shocks. On the current situation in Belarus – An Interview with Aleh Hulak

Olga Dryndova spoke to Aleh Hulak, chairman of the human rights organisation “Belarusian Helsinki Committee” in Minsk, about the disappearing rule-of-law state, the new political reality, and his hopes for a better Belarus.

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United for Istanbul Convention 783 435 HM-Berlin

United for Istanbul Convention

As feminist and LGBTI+ organizations from Turkey, Europe and International NGOs and networks[1] we have come together to launch an intersectional campaign titled UNITED4ISTANBULCONVENTION against global anti-gender attacks…

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The Rise of Anti-LGBTI+ Politics in Turkey and Eastern Europe – An Interview with Belinda Dear 900 450 HM-Berlin

The Rise of Anti-LGBTI+ Politics in Turkey and Eastern Europe – An Interview with Belinda Dear

The Rise of Anti-LGBTI+ Politics in Turkey and Eastern Europe – An Interview with Belinda Dear Date published: 05.05.2021 The walls are closing in on…

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The Power(lessness) of Human Rights Mechanisms in Turkey – An Interview with Benan Molu 900 450 HM-Berlin

The Power(lessness) of Human Rights Mechanisms in Turkey – An Interview with Benan Molu

What do you do, when the trusted mechanisms of rule of law are no longer seen as legally binding but are up for interpretation?

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The Shrinking Civic Space in Russia – An Interview with Natalia Taubina 900 450 HM-Berlin

The Shrinking Civic Space in Russia – An Interview with Natalia Taubina

Since 2012, civil society in Russia is subject to the so-called “foreign agent” law that heavily interferes with the funding opportunities and more.

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