Kaos GL [News]

www.telegraph.co.uk
December 31, 2008

A transsexual Turkish pop star has won a free speech case against the country's powerful army, which accused her of turning public opinion against military service.
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Hurriyet Newspaper
December 23, 2008

In an atmosphere where Turkey is being criticized for the slow pace of its EU reforms, the country refuses to sign a declaration calling all states to take steps to stop the criminalization of homosexuality, contradicting its commitments to the EU in promoting human rights.
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Below please find the press statement issued by various Turkish LGBT organizations demanding Turkey to support the LGBT Human Rights Statement
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December 10, 2008
Windy City Times

Turkey's Supreme Court on Nov. 27 overturned a decision to dissolve the gay group Lambda Istanbul.
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December 9, 2008

For the first time in its history, the UN General Assembly will consider a "Declaration Urging the Decriminalisation of Homosexuality Worldwide". However Turkey is not one of the supporters
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On November 5, 2008, the Commission adopted its annual strategy document explaining its policy on EU enlargement. The report also included a summary of the progress made last year in Turkey including the LGBT rights.
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