Human Rights Defenders in Turkey

Human Rights First has campaigned for years on behalf of Turkish human rights activists suffering persecution because of their defense of human rights and the rule of law. Despite ambitious promises of reform made by successive governments in Turkey, torture, unfair trials and restrictions on non-violent freedom of expression remain widespread problems. The Human Rights Defenders Initiative focuses on those who suffer persecution because of their activities combating the persistent problem of torture.

More Information from Human Rights First Archives

LEGAL SEMINARS
Human Rights First convenes seminars on the administration of criminal justice for Turkish and American judges, lawyers, and prosecutors. October 1999

TESTIMONY
Neil Hicks testifies before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. March 1999

MISSION
Reports from joint delegation of Human Rights First and Fordham Law School. May 1998

Publications

Obstacles To Reform
Exceptional Courts, Police Impunity and Persecution of Human Rights Defenders in Turkey. October 1999

Media Alert 
Human Rights First Calls on Turkish Government to Seize Moment of Opportunity with link to. October 7, 1999

Translating Words into Deeds
Prospects for Human Rights in Turkey. March 1998