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Growing Up Married: the stories of Turkish child brides

Miriam Kent17 October 2016

Miriam Kent reviews Eylem Atakav’s documentary and quotes some of the director’s insights from the September premiere of the film...

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Turkey: Another victim in the undeclared war on transgender women

Helen G15 February 2012

Melda Yuksel is murdered in Turkey, the latest victim in an undeclared war against transgender women. ...

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New feature: ‘I’m 37 with enough stories for an 80 year old’

Jess McCabe10 March 2011

Ece Temelkuran’s passion for storytelling is clear in the first few minutes of meeting her. But, as a Turkish woman, some stories are dangerous for her to...

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‘I’m 37 with enough stories for an 80 year old’

Mary Pole10 March 2011

Ece Temelkuran's passion for storytelling is clear in the first few minutes of meeting her. But, as a Turkish woman, some stories are dangerous for her to tell. Mary Pole reports ...

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