Türkiye's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention and its impact on women's rights

Türkiye’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention accurately depicted the growing tension between progressive human rights frameworks and unwillingness to cooperate towards a more equal and safe society. It has actively demonstrated and symbolized the value of human rights compared to political interests, and has left the women and young girls of Türkiye deprived of their rights and hope for a better future. The withdrawal has had a significant impact on women's rights specifically.

By: Derin Sönmezalp