In Istanbul, police suppressed a banned LGBTQ+ Pride demonstration, detaining over 50 activists attempting to march. Since 2015, Turkish authorities have consistently prohibited such events. The Istanbul governor justified the ban by claiming it threatens social peace and family values. Despite the absence of laws criminalizing homosexuality, President Erdogan's rhetoric against the LGBTQ+ community has intensified, declaring 2025 the 'Year of the Family' and framing LGBTQ+ activism as a danger to traditional structures. Human rights organizations warn this hostility fosters discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals in the country.
“The palace regime cannot maintain power by demonizing the LGBTQ community,” said Kezban Konukcu, highlighting the government’s escalating hostility towards LGBTQ+ rights.
In January, President Erdogan labeled 2025 as the 'Year of the Family,' framing the LGBTQ+ movement as a threat to traditional family values amid concerns over a declining birth rate.
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