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Digdem Soyaltin Colella (@digdemsoyaltin.bsky.social) Politics @Uniofaberdeen.bsky.social Global Strategy Reference Group @anticorruption.bsky.social I work on politics of corruption and anti-corruption, authoritarian regime survival and illiberal bure...

1) Join us for the Turkish Politics Online Workshop this Monday at 15:00 (UK time) co-convened by @digdemsoyaltin.bsky.social & @aykutozturk.bsky.social

Aysenur Deger (Syracuse University) will present her work on how exposure to economic inequality deflects resentment from disadvantaged groups.

This pregnant woman sued Trump over birthright citizenship. Now it’s up to the supreme court — The Guardian Monica, Venezuelan asylum seeker, braces for decision determining whether her baby will be born as a citizen or stateless

Monica is a plaintiff in one of three lawsuits challenging the birthright citizenship order, which is being heard before the nation’s highest court. A Venezuelan asylum seeker, she braces for decision determining whether her baby will be born as a citizen or stateless.

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Understanding Right-wing Nationalism in India and Beyond with Nitasha Kaul Voices on Global Populism · Episode

In a recent podcast, Nitasha Kaul from University of Westminster shared critical insights on the global rise of right-wing nationalism & its intersections with neoliberalism and gender politics.
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YouTube video by Halktv "BEN AĞAÇLARIN DA VEKİLİYİM!" Süreyya Önder, Gezi Parkı'nda kepçenin önüne bu sözlerle set kurmuştu!

Apart from his work on poetry and film, he was known for his role in the Gezi Protests and taking a strong stance against the destruction of the park. Especially his famous quote: “I am the representative of the trees as well.”

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Death of Önder Marks Loss of a Leading Voice for Democracy and Peace - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu Sırrı Süreyya Önder, a strong advocate for democracy and Kurdish rights, gained prominence through his role in Turkey’s pro-Kurdish movement and efforts to mediate peace between the state and the PKK....

Sırrı Süreyya Önder has been a strong advocate for democracy and Kurdish rights.

His death sparked tributes from across the political spectrum, with many praising his commitment to dialogue and peaceful resolution.

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A specter is haunting the world. The specter of... Pikachu, apparently ⚡⚡

Looking at the Women Peace and Security Agenda Critically - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu In this sharp exploration of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, Governing the Feminist Peace asks not just what WPS has achieved, but how it operates and who it serves. This is essential read...

P. Kirby & L. J. Shepherd argue that at this point in world history, with the rolling back of women’s rights on multiple fronts, the glimpses of possibility offered by feminist peace seem to exist on a different plane – but perhaps are more precious than ever. esitlikadaletkadin.org/looking-at-t...

Turkey on the edge - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu In her article, Arife Kose argues that the battle over İmamoğlu’s arrest reflects a deeper question about whether Turkish society still sees itself as democratic. As Erdoğan faces the risk of electora...

✍️ @arifekose.bsky.social argues that #İmamoğlu’s arrest reflects a deeper question about whether Turkish society still sees itself as democratic.

As Erdoğan faces the risk of electoral defeat, she suggests he is rewriting the rules to suppress challengers.

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Looking at the Women Peace and Security Agenda Critically - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu In this sharp exploration of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, Governing the Feminist Peace asks not just what WPS has achieved, but how it operates and who it serves. This is essential read...

P. Kirby & L. J. Shepherd argue that at this point in world history, with the rolling back of women’s rights on multiple fronts, the glimpses of possibility offered by feminist peace seem to exist on a different plane – but perhaps are more precious than ever. esitlikadaletkadin.org/looking-at-t...

Turkey on the edge - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu In her article, Arife Kose argues that the battle over İmamoğlu’s arrest reflects a deeper question about whether Turkish society still sees itself as democratic. As Erdoğan faces the risk of electora...

✍️ @arifekose.bsky.social argues that #İmamoğlu’s arrest reflects a deeper question about whether Turkish society still sees itself as democratic.

As Erdoğan faces the risk of electoral defeat, she suggests he is rewriting the rules to suppress challengers.

esitlikadaletkadin.org/turkey-on-th...

Populism and Elections in Venezuela: A Conversation with Tamara Adrian

In this podcast we hosted a couple of months ago, ex-deputy & oppositon activist Tamara Adrián, in a conversation with @begumzorlu.bsky.social offers unique insights into populist and repressive strategies employed by the Venezuelan regime.

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Will fashion yield to authoritarianism or become a tool of resistance? - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu All the symbols at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony were filled with signs that this era would be the most advanced version of right-wing conservatism.

In her column, Gülseren Onanç examines the intersection of fashion & politics in the Trump era.

Reflecting on ongoing debates around Donald Trump, she questions whether the fashion world will conform or resist in this new period.

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Urgent Action Needed to Reinforce Breast Cancer Control Measures in Africa: WHO Report - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu A new World Health Organization (WHO) report has issued a call for action. They have argued that unless urgent measures are taken, an estimated 135,000 women

A new World Health Organization (WHO) report has issued a stark warning: unless urgent measures are taken, an estimated 135,000 women could lose their lives to #breastcancer by 2040 in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Calls Grow for the Release of Tunisian Human Rights Defender Sihem Bensedrine - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu Bensedrine, who is 74 at the moment, is one of the symbol figures in Tunisia and the Middle East for the fight for justice. As the former President of

Tunisian human rights defender Sihem Bensedrine, arbitrarily detained since August 2024 for exposing alleged corruption, began an open-ended hunger strike on January 14, 2025, marking the revolution’s 14th anniversary. Her case has sparked global solidarity.

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Populism and Elections in Venezuela: A Conversation with Tamara Adrian

In this podcast we hosted a couple of months ago, ex-deputy & oppositon activist Tamara Adrián, in a conversation with @begumzorlu.bsky.social offers unique insights into populist and repressive strategies employed by the Venezuelan regime.

open.spotify.com/episode/3Ite...

Three strategies today’s activist women share with their foremothers - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu Liette Gidlow, Wayne State University

Liette Gidlow’s article for the @uk.theconversation.com highlights how Trump’s first term reignited women’s movements and calls for action.

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Women Talk International Law - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu The discussion with leading experts from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), provides an informative narrative of how international rules

In a comprehensive episode of Humanity in War, leading voices from ICRC reflect on the history of international humanitarian law, revealing a narrative of human resilience, diplomatic innovation, and the quest to limit the suffering caused by armed conflicts.

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Women Talk International Law - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu The discussion with leading experts from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), provides an informative narrative of how international rules

In a comprehensive episode of Humanity in War, leading voices from ICRC reflect on the history of international humanitarian law, revealing a narrative of human resilience, diplomatic innovation, and the quest to limit the suffering caused by armed conflicts.

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Withdrawal from Istanbul Convention Linked to Rise in Female Murders, Study Finds - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu A recent analysis sheds light on the societal impact of government actions, focusing on Turkey's controversial withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, an

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Oya Baydar: A Life Dedicated to the Struggle for Rights - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu As the SES Equality and Solidarity Association, we were thrilled to host the esteemed writer Oya Baydar this month in our Serenita Gatherings. Held on

Oya Baydar: A Life Dedicated to the Struggle for Rights esitlikadaletkadin.org/oya-baydar-a...

BBC World Service - Witness History, The woman who saved 2,500 children from the Warsaw ghetto Polish aid worker Irena Sendler saved 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto in WW2

Story of an extraordinary woman. Polish social worker Irena Sendler saved 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto during World War Two. Children were smuggled out in suitcases, potato sacks and even coffins. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...

Trump branded Kamala Harris an extreme leftist. Did that cost her the election? - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu Why did Kamala Harris lose the 2024 presidential election? It's a question we will spend years trying to answer. The reasons, of course, are manifold. But I

Stereotypes of race & gender didn’t seem to stick to Kamala Harris. But another kind did. Sanne van Oosten argues that in the run-up to the US election, the Trump campaign stereotyped Harris as an extreme leftist – a stereotype exacerbated by her race & gender. esitlikadaletkadin.org/trump-brande...

Collective Objection Succeeded: Activist Pressure Leads to Withdrawal of the 'Spying Bill' from Turkish Parliament - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu The controversial provision introducing the offense of “foreign agent” in a draft law discussed in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) has been

esitlikadaletkadin.org/collective-o... The controversial “foreign agent” bill, expanding the scope of espionage in the Turkish Penal Code, has been withdrawn after strong opposition. However, the government plans to revise and resubmit it after budget talks, considering opposition input.

Deadliest Workplaces in Europe: Turkey Under the Spotlight - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu Photo: Marga Zambrana

In her article for @equaltimes.bsky.social Marga Zambrana reveals a grim reality: Turkey holds one of the highest rates of work-related deaths both in Europe & globally. Her investigation sheds light on systemic issues in workplace safety and labor protections.
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Italy’s ban on international surrogacy is part of a drive towards an ultra-conservative idea of family - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu Dafni Lima, Durham University

Dafni Lima, Assistant Professor in Family Law at Durham University, argues that Italy’s recent extension of its surrogacy ban reflects a broader trend in populist politics, where LGBTQ+ and women’s rights are increasingly weaponized.

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Deadliest Workplaces in Europe: Turkey Under the Spotlight - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu Photo: Marga Zambrana

In her article for @equaltimes.bsky.social Marga Zambrana reveals a grim reality: Turkey holds one of the highest rates of work-related deaths both in Europe & globally. Her investigation sheds light on systemic issues in workplace safety and labor protections.
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Only 8 out of 78 world leaders attending COP29 are women - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu Photo: COP29

Despite the fact that women and girls are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis and often lead the way in community-based adaptation efforts, only 8 out of the 78 world leaders at this year’s #COP are women states @careintuk.bsky.social esitlikadaletkadin.org/only-8-out-o...

'Rainbow Map': Turkey Ranks Third from Last in LGBTI+ Rights - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu The Map illustrates a strong political will to advance the protection of LGBTI human rights in several countries.

According to the 2024 data from ILGA Europe’s Rainbow Map, which has been published annually since 2009, Turkey ranks 47th out of 49 European countries in terms of LGBTI+ rights. At the bottom of the list are Russia and Azerbaijan. esitlikadaletkadin.org/rainbow-map-...

EU Report Highlights Concerns on Turkey’s Democratic Regression and Stalled Membership Progress - SES Eşitlik, Adalet, Kadın Platformu The European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, released its latest report detailing Turkey’s stagnation in its EU membership process, a standstill that

The European Commission has released its latest report on Turkey’s progress toward EU membership. The report expresses ongoing concerns regarding democratic standards, the rule of law, judicial independence, and fundamental rights in Turkey. esitlikadaletkadin.org/eu-report-hi...