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@yenndc.kolektiva.social.ap.brid.gy Oct 9, 2026, 6:00 AM

Sharing message from ESWA and SWAN, on the arrests of human rights defenders in Türkiye.

#Türkiye #Solidarity #Activism #ESWA #SWANNET #Turkey #SexWork #RightToProtest #HumanRights #LGBTIQA #LGBTIQ #LGBTQ

We continue to demand the immediate release of wrongfully imprisoned sex workers and activists in Türkiye.

[logos: SWAN, ESWA.]

On September 12th, LGBTQ+ activists in Türkiye, including ESWA and SWAN members, were raided in their homes and arrested for their peaceful human rights work. Three weeks later, they are still in prison.

Some of the targeted people were sex workers and sex workers' rights activists. For that, they face charges of “facilitating prostitution”.
More arrests are expected.

Sex workers in Türkiye are unable to work, hiding from state violence and hate crime.

The imprisoned are treated appallingly and endure horrible conditions in prisons.

Violence, threats and harassment are commonplace.

As the time goes by, it is essential we don't let the engagement die out.

We stand with our friends for as long as it takes.

We are in touch with organisation in Türkiye. We will soon let you know how you can help.

Until then, share this message to keep up the solidarity.

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