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Hearing on the dissolution of SPoD LGBTI+
About the event
Turkey is moving to shut down one of its largest LGBTI+ organisations.
On 2 November, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office requested the dissolution of spodlgbti, an ILGA-Europe member organisation, as part of the ongoing crackdown on LGBTI+ people and activists in Turkey.
The organisation is accused of activities “contrary to the law and morality”. In reality, SPoD works to ensure that LGBTI+ people can live freely and equally, without discrimination or violence. Four of its founding members are also accused of violating the Law on Associations.
Anti-discrimination work is not a crime. These baseless allegations are an attempt to silence LGBTI+ organisations, undermine freedom of association and expression, and erase LGBTI+ people from public life.
The hearing will take place on Wednesday, 18 November at 13:30 local time at the Istanbul 27th Criminal Court of First Instance.
We call on governments, institutions and everyone who stands for equality, human rights and democracy to demand an end to the persecution of LGBTI+ people and organisations in Turkey. Drop these cases. Release those imprisoned. Let SPoD continue its vital work.
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