Ye landlubbers in Turkey be makin' a ruckus fer tougher laws to protect ye fair maidens! Avast, me hearties!
2024-03-07
Arrr mateys, 'tis a sad truth indeed! Over 71 fair maidens have been sent to Davy Jones' locker in Turkey this year alone! 'Tis a shame that the scallywags in charge be doin' little to protect these poor lasses from the sea dogs who be abusin' 'em.
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, the tragic tale of Muhterem Evcil unfolds as she was ruthlessly stabbed to death by her estranged husband in Istanbul, despite repeated harassment and a restraining order against him. The authorities had detained him the day before for violating the order, but shockingly released him after questioning. Evcil's sister, Cigdem Kuzey, firmly believes that if the laws on protecting women had been enforced and the husband jailed, her sister would still be alive today.Evcil's murder in 2013 sparked calls for greater protection for women in Turkey, yet activists lament that little progress has been made in preventing such tragedies. Shockingly, at least 403 women were killed in Turkey last year, primarily by current or former partners. Even more distressing is the fact that 71 women have already been killed in Turkey this year, including seven in a single day.The deeply patriarchal traditions in Turkey, compounded by a reluctance to allow women to seek independence and equality, are cited as reasons for the continued violence against women. Despite signing an international treaty aimed at preventing violence against women, Turkey's president withdrew from it amid pressure from conservative groups.Activists continue to demand better enforcement of existing laws, longer restraining orders, and harsher penalties for abusers. They advocate for the reinstatement of the international treaty and more resources for women facing violence. Each year, women's activists in Turkey march for greater protection and demand a return to the treaty, despite facing bans on public demonstrations by the authorities.The tragic stories of women like Evcil and Bulut serve as grim reminders of the urgent need for change and justice for women in Turkey.