International Day for Universal Access to Information
September 28 is International Day for Universal Access to Information. In Türkiye, the right to information has been legally guaranteed since 2003 with Law No. 4982. While the law grants citizens the right to request information from public institutions, and obliges institutions to respond, many challenges remain in practice. Since January 2015, the IPI Freedom […]
Broadcast bans against critical media outlets
🚫 Broadcast bans and millions in fines: Mounting pressure on critical media in Turkey Between July 9-19, SZC TV was off the air due to a 10-day blackout from Turkey’s broadcast regulator RTÜK. Just weeks earlier, Halk TV faced a similar sanction, which was delayed by court order, but the threat of a 10-day broadcast […]
Human Rights Day
On December 10, 2024, we marked Human Rights Day with a powerful advocacy campaign addressing pressing concerns about legislative threats to fundamental freedoms in Turkey. Our initiative centered on launching a joint open letter to the European Commission, highlighting serious concerns about the proposed “agent of influence” bill under consideration by the Turkish Parliament. The […]
Day to End Impunity
On November 2, we marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists with a powerful multimedia campaign highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by journalists in Turkey. Our initiative featured a compelling video showcasing personal testimonies from journalists Şule Aydın and Sinan Aygül, providing firsthand accounts of press freedom violations. The campaign was […]
Right to Know Day
On September 28, we marked Right to Know Day with a comprehensive campaign highlighting freedom of information (FOI) practices in Turkey. Our initiative centered on launching an in-depth report analyzing FOI requests made by journalists and civil society organizations, examining their outcomes and implementation challenges. The campaign featured engaging visual elements, including custom illustrations and […]
