26/05/2008 | Writer: KAOS GL
Pink News, Tony Grew
May 15, 2008
Michael Cashman with join authors, journalists and human rights defenders on a march against homophobia and transphobia in Ankara on Saturday.
Gay groups in Turkey have faced court action in recent years as the country, which is a candidate for European Union membership, grapples with LGBT rights.
The march will start at the Human Rights Monument in the Turkish capital and end at the National Assembly.
Protesters will demand constitutional equality. It is the first International Day Against Homophobia march in Ankara.
"IDAHO is the day for standing and acting against all physical, moral and symbolic types of violence targeting sexual identities and sexual orientations," organisers Kaos GL and the Pink Life LGBTT Association said.
"This day aims to be in coordination with all initiatives struggling for the equality of humankind through inspration and supporting them.
"Only the rainbow flag will be carried during our walk against homophobia.
"Let
Tags: human rights
