ANKARA (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan pulled Turkey out of an international accord designed to protect women, the government said on Saturday, prompting protests and criticism from those who said it was necessary to tackle rising domestic violence.
Turkish women are NOT happy with Erdogan. Ironically, the accord was named the Istanbul Convention after the fact that it was signed in Istanbul in 2011.
Adolf Trump over 3 years ago
Suppression of Woman’s rights? In turkey.
Suppression of everyone’s rights.
Michael G. over 3 years ago
The only change in a society comes from within. If Turkish citizens aren’t willing to do something, then nothing.
martens over 3 years ago
ANKARA (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan pulled Turkey out of an international accord designed to protect women, the government said on Saturday, prompting protests and criticism from those who said it was necessary to tackle rising domestic violence.
Turkish women are NOT happy with Erdogan. Ironically, the accord was named the Istanbul Convention after the fact that it was signed in Istanbul in 2011.