April 2008

Chapter 154 of the Penal Code, which has been in effect since the British administration, has lost its currency and applicability on many levels. Considering the improved and modernized understanding of law and human rights, altering the Penal Code is inevitable. On 25 April 2008, the Initiative Against Homophobia presented their proposal on changing the …

The proposal on changing the penal code has been presented to Ekenoğlu Read More »

Gender identity is among the fundamental human rights and liberties that are inviolable, inalienable and essential and it is important to note that each should have the right to disposition and use such liberties. The existing laws in the northern part of Cyprus ([1]), the unfair treatment and discrimination experienced by homosexuals in everyday life …

Statement by Initiative Against Homophobia Read More »