Aug 11, 2023 | Better Stories, Human and fundamental rights, Turkey
In December 2019, Deep Poverty Network (DPN) was established as part of the Open Space Association by a group of researchers, sociologists, psychologists, and journalists who initially came together in a solidarity-based community center, Çimenev, mainly for children in a lower-class neighborhood of Istanbul. DPN was founded as research and reading group to investigate the deepening nature of poverty, to make its multidimensional nature visible, to develop a rights-based approach to poverty, and to monitor the human rights of socioeconomically marginalized individuals.
Jun 3, 2022 | Better Stories, Gender-based violence, Turkey
The “Technology for Women, Solidarity for all of us” programme delivered second-hand smartphones to women at risk of violence in Turkey.
Jun 3, 2022 | Better Stories, Gender-based violence, Turkey
The Susma Bitsin (Speak Up To End) platform combats sexual harassment and discrimination in the film, television and theatre industries.
May 25, 2022 | Better Stories, Education, Human and fundamental rights, Turkey
The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality (ABB) has launched a project called ‘Internet to Villages’, which aims to bring internet infrastructure to nearby villages.
Mar 15, 2022 | Better Stories, Decision-making and politics, Gender-based violence, Human and fundamental rights, Turkey
Pandemic Map of Turkish Municipalities To alleviate the impacts of COVID-19 policies, many initiatives have been developed by civil society organisations – NGOs, local governments, or citizens. A team of national researchers from the RESISTIRÉ project has...
Sep 13, 2021 | Better Stories, Human and fundamental rights, Turkey, Work and labour market
The initiative puts forward partying as a form of resistance for the queer community in Turkey and organizes parties and special events to provide alternative ways of entertainment and create solidarity opportunities.