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Turkey's Family Ministry Targets LGBT Rights, Sparks Outrage

6/6/2025

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The Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services has taken a bold stand against "gender," "gender identity," and "LGBT," asserting that these ideas threaten traditional family values. This move follows Turkey's exit from the Istanbul Convention and seeks to reinforce family-centric policies, igniting fierce backlash from pro-LGBT groups and feminist advocates.

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The Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services has taken a bold stand against "gender," "gender identity," and "LGBT," asserting that these ideas threaten traditional family values. This move follows Turkey's exit from the Istanbul Convention and seeks to reinforce family-centric policies, igniting fierce backlash from pro-LGBT groups and feminist advocates.