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Elska shares the bodies and voices of queer Istanbul, the “gayest city in the Muslim world”

Elska shares the bodies and voices of queer Istanbul, the “gayest city in the Muslim world”

Inside, readers can get to know a cross-section of ordinary people from the LGBTQ+ community of what is claimed by many to be the gayest city in the Muslim world.

Thousands march in anti-LGBTQ+ demonstration in Istanbul

Thousands march in anti-LGBTQ+ demonstration in Istanbul

Several thousand people have taken part in an anti-LGBTQ+ demonstration in Istanbul, calling for LGBTQ+ associations to be closed down and displaying signs that read: “protect your family and your generation”, “Say no to society without gender”, and “Father + mother + baby = family”.

TURKEY: Ban on METU Pride March ‘deeply disappointing’, say Amnesty

TURKEY: Ban on METU Pride March ‘deeply disappointing’, say Amnesty

Pride event due to be held tomorrow at METU banned by the university because it would ‘threaten the university’s reputation’

Report: Majorities in 10 countries support legal protections for trans rights

Report: Majorities in 10 countries support legal protections for trans rights

The Williams Institute has found the majority of people in 10 countries support the notion of non-discrimination policies for trans people.

Istanbul protestors demand LGBTQ+ and women’s rights

Istanbul protestors demand LGBTQ+ and women’s rights

Hundreds gathered in Istanbul to protest against the withdrawal from a treaty to protect women from violence.

Turkish president attacks LGBTQ+ community

Turkish president attacks LGBTQ+ community

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan attacked the LGBTQ+ community amid continuing protests at Boğaziçi University which saw police arrest four pro-LGBTQ+ students

Turkish president condemns LGBTQ+ youth

Turkish president condemns LGBTQ+ youth

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the anti-LGBTQ+ president of Turkey, has condemned queer youth following the arrest of four students for creating artwork depicting a sacred Islamic site alongside rainbow symbols.

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