Turkey's LGBT History - 2006
March 2006. Second legally registered LGBT organization established in Bursa
Rainbow Solidarity and Cultural Association for Transgenders, Gays and Lesbians was established in the city of Bursa, becoming the second legally registered LGBT organization in Turkey.
April 2006. Repression Against Transgendered People Continues
Beginning in April 2006, there have been physical attacks against transvestites and transsexuals living in Eryaman, a neighborhood outside Ankara where some transvestites and transsexuals also work in the sex trade. Some victims went to the police and filed a formal complaint against the attackers. However, the police did not do anything to protect them, even when they personally witnessed such attacks.
May 2006. Ankara Hosts Its First International LGBT Event - International Gathering Against Homophobia"
Kaos GL's
Rainbow Solidarity and Cultural Association for Transgenders, Gays and Lesbians was established in the city of Bursa, becoming the second legally registered LGBT organization in Turkey.
April 2006. Repression Against Transgendered People Continues
Beginning in April 2006, there have been physical attacks against transvestites and transsexuals living in Eryaman, a neighborhood outside Ankara where some transvestites and transsexuals also work in the sex trade. Some victims went to the police and filed a formal complaint against the attackers. However, the police did not do anything to protect them, even when they personally witnessed such attacks.
May 2006. Ankara Hosts Its First International LGBT Event - International Gathering Against Homophobia"
Kaos GL's