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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Turkey, you do not need a prescription to purchase birth control pills or condoms at pharmacies. While President Erdogan made headlines by advising Muslim families to avoid birth control in May 2016, birth control is still available in Turkey. Furthermore, the rate of contraceptive use has increased in the past few decades. According to a 2015 United Nations report, it is estimated that 74.2% of Turkish women (who are of reproductive age and married or in unions) use some form of contraception. Meanwhile, 6.1% of Turkish women have unmet family planning needs. However, it should be emphasized that a great portion of Turkish women use traditional contraceptive methods. In fact, the most common form of contraception used by women is the withdrawal or "pull-out" method (25.8%). Following this method, the most common methods are IUDs (16.9%), condoms (15.9%), female sterilization (9.5%) and birth control pills (4.6%). Meanwhile, there is extremely low usage of contraceptive injectables (0.6%) and essentially none for contraceptive implants (0.0%). In total, this means that the vast majority of women in Turkey today depend on withdrawal, IUDs or condoms for their contraceptive methods.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in World Contraceptive Use 2015]</ref> | In Turkey, you do not need a prescription to purchase birth control pills or condoms at pharmacies. Condoms are available in all the major supermarket chains, such as A101, BİM, ŞOK and Migros(they can be found everywhere in the country, even in small towns and sometimes even in villages), at the gas stations(many of them work 24/7), in pharmacies(note that there's such thing as "pharmacy on duty"("nöbetçi eczane") - one of the pharmacies in the area works 24/7. The one on duty changes every day, so you should search on Internet typing your area's/town's name + "nöbetçi eczane") and in some cosmetic stores. Lubricants are sold in Migros supermarkets all around the country(checked on 14 March 2024), in pharmacies, at some gas stations and in some cosmetic stores, such as Gratis. While President Erdogan made headlines by advising Muslim families to avoid birth control in May 2016, birth control is still available in Turkey. Furthermore, the rate of contraceptive use has increased in the past few decades. According to a 2015 United Nations report, it is estimated that 74.2% of Turkish women (who are of reproductive age and married or in unions) use some form of contraception. Meanwhile, 6.1% of Turkish women have unmet family planning needs. However, it should be emphasized that a great portion of Turkish women use traditional contraceptive methods. In fact, the most common form of contraception used by women is the withdrawal or "pull-out" method (25.8%). Following this method, the most common methods are IUDs (16.9%), condoms (15.9%), female sterilization (9.5%) and birth control pills (4.6%). Meanwhile, there is extremely low usage of contraceptive injectables (0.6%) and essentially none for contraceptive implants (0.0%). In total, this means that the vast majority of women in Turkey today depend on withdrawal, IUDs or condoms for their contraceptive methods.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in World Contraceptive Use 2015]</ref> | ||
Despite increasingly religious government policies, Turkey has also seen an increase in contraceptive use over the past two decades. In a 1998 study, 63.9% of women practiced some form of birth control, with 4.4% on the pill, 19.8% with IUD and 24.4% practicing the pull-out method.<ref>[http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0193123.html Infoplease data on contraceptive use]</ref> This is compared to the 74.2% of Turkish women who used birth control in 2015. | Despite increasingly religious government policies, Turkey has also seen an increase in contraceptive use over the past two decades. In a 1998 study, 63.9% of women practiced some form of birth control, with 4.4% on the pill, 19.8% with IUD and 24.4% practicing the pull-out method.<ref>[http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0193123.html Infoplease data on contraceptive use]</ref> This is compared to the 74.2% of Turkish women who used birth control in 2015. | ||
Spermicides in all forms (such as jelly, foams, etc.) are unheard of by pharmacists, and as of 14 March 2024, it seems like none of them are available in the country. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
In Istanbul, birth control pills are available in many pharmacies ("eczanes" in Turkish). While pharmacies don't have tons of options, they do carry a few brands, including | In Istanbul, birth control pills are available in many pharmacies ("eczanes" in Turkish). While pharmacies don't have tons of options, they do carry a few brands, including Yasmin and some generic brands. NuvaRing is also available in Istanbul. Most pharmacies do not carry the Nuvaring but the bigger ones (i.e. In shopping malls) have it, without prescription for max 30tl per 1-month pack. There are no limitations as for how many packages you can buy. | ||
Condoms are available in all the major supermarket chains, such as A101, BİM, ŞOK and Migros(they can be found everywhere in the country, even in small towns and sometimes even in villages), at the gas stations(many of them work 24/7), in pharmacies(note that there's such thing as "farmacy on duty"("nöbetçi eczane") - one of the pharmacies in the area works 24/7. The one on duty changes every day, so you should search on Internet typing your area's/town's name + "nöbetçi eczane") and in some cosmetic stores(such as Gratis). Some supermarket chains, such as Migros, deliver the things you bought online to your door within 30 min between 10 a.m. and 21 or 22 p.m.(availability of such service may wary depending on your place, but both ŞOK and Migros have condoms in stock all around the country and both deliver to your door, confirmed as for 14 March 2024). | |||
Lubricants are sold in Migros supermarkets all around the country(checked on 14 March 2024), in pharmacies, at some gas stations and in some cosmetic stores, such as Gratis. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Birth control pills should cost between 15-30 lira, depending on the brand. As of 2016, Yasmin is 25 TL. If you want the pills that are better than breastfeeding moms, they're 42 TL. Mirena and the Copper IUD can be purchased for about 700 TL. | Birth control pills should cost between 15-30 lira, depending on the brand. As of 2016, Yasmin is 25 TL. If you want the pills that are better than breastfeeding moms, they're 42 TL. Mirena and the Copper IUD can be purchased for about 700 TL. | ||
The price of condoms varies greatly depending on the brand, oftentimes you can find the ones with the price difference x2 or x3 times on the shelf of the same supermarket. Expect to find at least 2 or 3 brands in each supermarket. The cheapest ones(yet the quality is as good as the most expensive ones') are sold in BİM, ŞOK and A101. | |||
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
Most pharmacies should have emergency contraception. For progestin only, they typically sell NorLevo .75 mg (take 2 pills within 120 hours). As another option, some people take Lo/Ovral, Lo-Femenal pr Microgynon 21 according to the following instructions: 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later. Another option is Miranova according to the instructions: Take 5 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 5 more pills 12 hours later.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton Emergency Contraceptive Website]</ref> | Most pharmacies (yet not all of them) should have emergency contraception. Even pharmacies in small towns have it, '''but note that they're are generally stored under the counter and aren't on display on the shelves, so you'll have to ask for them.''' You can simply write or say "acil kontrasepsiyon"/"acil kontraseptif"(pronounced "adjil kontrasepsiyon"/"adjil kontraseptif"), the name of the brand, like Ella, or just say/write that the condom broke("kondom yırtıldı"/"prezervatif yırtıldı", pronounced "kondom yirtildi"/"prezervatif yirtildi"). Typically you'll have better luck/more options in pharmacies with a fancier design that sell a lot of supplements and/or cosmetic products like Vishy, but don't skip any of them. Local contributor:"Out of 3 pharmacies I asked, 2 had it(town with population of 45.000, 2021)". For progestin only, they typically sell NorLevo .75 mg (take 2 pills within 120 hours). As another option, some people take Lo/Ovral, Lo-Femenal pr Microgynon 21 according to the following instructions: 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later. Another option is Miranova according to the instructions: Take 5 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 5 more pills 12 hours later.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton Emergency Contraceptive Website]</ref> Ella(Ulipristal acetate), is also available over the counter. | ||
Note that there's such thing as "pharmacy on duty"("nöbetçi eczane") - '''at least one of the pharmacies in the area works 24/7'''. The one on duty changes every day, so you should search on Internet which one is on duty now, typing your area's/town's/neighbourhood's name + "nöbetçi eczane". | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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Emergency contraception should cost 20 TL (this is based on one stat from Bursa, so we'll need to collect more info). | Emergency contraception should cost 20 TL (this is based on one stat from Bursa, so we'll need to collect more info). | ||
Ella, a single 30mg tablet, costs | Ella, a single 30mg tablet, costs around 150 TL as of 2021 and is available over the counter. | ||
(Note that unlike the medicines that are prescribed and cost the same in all the pharmacies in the country, the price of EC may vary a bit from pharmacy to pharmacy.) | |||
==Medications & Vaccines== | ==Medications & Vaccines== | ||
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You can access most medications in Turkish cities for reproductive health and STDs. But this is not the case for everything. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has recommended that all European teenagers receive the HPV vaccine, but Turkey has no program in place. Regarding HIV, PreP is not available in Turkey, and not all antiretroviral drugs are available either. But the HIV drugs that are available can be found in pharmacies. | You can access most medications in Turkish cities for reproductive health and STDs. But this is not the case for everything. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has recommended that all European teenagers receive the HPV vaccine, but Turkey has no program in place. Regarding HIV, PreP is not available in Turkey, and not all antiretroviral drugs are available either. But the HIV drugs that are available can be found in pharmacies. | ||
HPV vaccine(Gardasil) is available in Turkey and can be purchased over the counter in pharmacies. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
You can get medications for yeast infection at Turkish pharmacies. The word of "yeast infection" in Turkish is "mantar enfeksiyonu." You typically need a prescription for a urinary tract infection ("idrar yolu enfeksiyonu" in Turkish) since it's an antibiotic. However, you can often get drugs like Monural without a prescription. The word for "chlamydia" is the same and | You can get medications for yeast infection at Turkish pharmacies. The word of "yeast infection" in Turkish is "mantar enfeksiyonu." You typically need a prescription for a urinary tract infection ("idrar yolu enfeksiyonu" in Turkish) since it's an antibiotic. However, you can often get drugs like Monural without a prescription. The word for "chlamydia" is the same and the word for "gonorrhea" is "belsoğukluğu"/"gonore", HIV and HPV are the same, and "Hepatitis" is " | ||
Hepatit." | Hepatit." | ||
HPV vaccine(Gardasil) is available in Turkey and can be purchased over the counter in pharmacies. Local contributor:"I found Gardasil in the first pharmacy I asked(the one in a small coastal town with the population less than 2000 people). They brought it 1-2 days later upon my request in a cooling bag with artificial ice and stored it in the fridge. I got it injected in local polyclinic("sağlık ocağı") across the road 5 minutes later. They did it for free, I just asked them two days before if they'll agree to inject it when I'll bring it from the pharmacy". | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Local contributor:"A shot of Gardasil cost between 200 and 300 TL in 2017" | |||
==Menstruation== | == Menstruation== | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
Pads and panty-liners are easy to find in | Pads and panty-liners are easy to find in every supermarket around the country, at gas stations(many of them work 24/7), in cosmetic stores like Gratis, and even in corner shops or shops in the villages. However, tampons are much more difficult to find. They are sold in select pharmacies. It's been reported that in expat areas, like Cihangir or Moda and touristic areas, you may be more likely to find them in grocery stores or stores like Gratis as well. If you do find tampons, they're almost always OB (so no applicator). | ||
There are no known sellers of DivaCup in Turkey so it should be purchased online. The only known seller of Mooncup in Turkey is in Canakkale (Dedetepe Eco Farm) so it's probably easiest to purchase it online as well. | There are no known sellers of DivaCup in Turkey so it should be purchased online. The only known seller of Mooncup in Turkey is in Canakkale (Dedetepe Eco Farm) so it's probably easiest to purchase it online as well. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
The price of menstrual pads varies greatly depending on the brand, the cheapest ones are sold in BİM, ŞOK and A101. | |||
One box of 32 tampons should cost you around 11 TL. | One box of 32 tampons should cost you around 11 TL. | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
While cervical screenings are common in Turkey, a July 2016 Hurriyet article claimed that "cervical screening remains taboo in Turkey."<ref>[http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/pap-smear-cervical-screening-remains-taboo-in-turkey.aspx?pageID=238&nID=66607&NewsCatID=373 Hurriyet Article on Cervical Cancer Remaining Taboo in Turkey]</ref> | While cervical screenings are common in Turkey, a July 2016 Hurriyet article claimed that "cervical screening remains taboo in Turkey."<ref>[http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/pap-smear-cervical-screening-remains-taboo-in-turkey.aspx?pageID=238&nID=66607&NewsCatID=373 Hurriyet Article on Cervical Cancer Remaining Taboo in Turkey]</ref>Local contributor: "I don't think that's the case. I've been living in Turkey for more than 10 years, and I've never witnessed anything like this or haven't heard such an opinion from anyone. It's the opposite in fact: the doctor in the public hospital offered and did it for me, and free screening vans can be found around the city(Izmir, 2021), with one standing right in front of Municipality building. Turkish newspapers are known for publishing nonsensical stuff pretty often, and even if they found a person like this, that's probably the same people who find urinating and defecating taboo, and this people do exist everywhere." | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
There are a many hospitals and clinics in Turkey. For this reason, it's recommended that you carefully consider the full range of options before making your choice. As a starting point, you should first know the three main types of hospitals to choose from. There are three main types: | There are a many hospitals and clinics in Turkey. For this reason, it's recommended that you carefully consider the full range of options before making your choice. As a starting point, you should first know the three main types of hospitals to choose from. There are three main types: | ||
* First, there are the state hospitals, or "Devlet Hastanesi" in Turkish. These public hospitals can be found all over | *First, there are the state hospitals, or "Devlet Hastanesi" in Turkish. These public hospitals can be found all over the country(their name contains "Devlet Hastanesi" - for example, Uskudar Devlet Hastanesi, Beşiktaş Sait Çiftçi Devlet Hastanesi, etc). This [https://www.google.com/search?ei=Ccb4WdWXH8SO0wKG55SYDw&q=devlet%20hastanesi%20istanbul&oq=devlet+hastanesi+istanbul&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i22i30k1l9.28408.29406.0.29593.9.9.0.0.0.0.112.840.5j4.9.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.9.836...0i20i263k1.0.yFDg7XW7ItI&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=40946314,29036906,17880&tbm=lcl&rldimm=9057557611460465037&ved=0ahUKEwjwjLXtw5vXAhXqzVQKHZuZDEcQvS4IRzAA&rldoc=1&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:2#rlfi=hd:;si:9057557611460465037;mv:!1m3!1d176888.35698726412!2d28.9640655!3d41.006311749999995!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1107!2i705!4f13.1;tbs:lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:2 map] can give some sense of the distribution of the state hospitals in the city (though, be aware, that it probably doesn't show all state hospitals). If you're a Turkish citizen or have Turkish health care coverage, this is your cheapest option, and services will often be free. If you don't have Turkish health care coverage, the prices will be cheaper than a private hospital but they will not necessarily be "cheap." You can expect to pay quite a bit more than someone with Turkish health coverage. Now you have to book a visit beforehand(see a few lines below), you can't just walk in a hospital, but you can just walk into Emergency services(called "Acil" or "Acil servis"(pronounced "Adjil/Adjil servis")) 24/7; same goes for Emergency service in obstetrics and gynecological hospitals ("Kadın Doğum Hastanesi/ Doğumevi" in Turkish), which can typically be found in cities. Note that you don't have to go to an obstetrics/gynecological hospital in case of emergency, any Emergency service "Acil"/"Acil servis" is ok. You may simply call 112 or ask someone to call it for you (they're supposed to speak English, Arabic, German, Russian and Turkish, but I'm not 100% sure they do). In a non-emergency situation, book your visit through MRHS system( https://mhrs.gov.tr/vatandas/#/<nowiki/>):you'll need to have a residency permit or citizen ID number, the site is available in 5 languages(English, Arabic, German, Russian and Turkish), you can book any doctor in any city in the country and select time and date; sometimes available appointments can be found even for today, but that's usually not the case with gynecologists. (Tip: select a doctor with a foreign surname - the chance that he/she will speak English is much higher. For German pick one with a German one, and so on. The case with a foreign name may not be the same, as sometimes Turkish people just give foreign names to their children. Name (or a few names) goes first, surname goes the last. You may also select the gender of the doctor if you wish, they have a symbolic picture near the name, because sometimes it's not clear from the name itself. There isn't any expectation that you should pick a female gynecologist, for example, not as far as I know(never heard of anything like this).) Arrive 15 minutes(or more) before the visit to the selected hospital with your resident document or citizen ID. (For your information: if you are less then half an hour late, your appointment is still valid, you should just check in on the hospital's reception within 30 min within the starting time of the visit you booked. If you see that you cannot visit the doctor at the time you booked, just cancel the appointment. If you don't, or if you keep booking and cancelling too often, the system may not allow you to book a new visit for 15 days from the visit you missed or cancelled.) Health care practitioners will have varying levels of skill and sensitivity. The majority of the staff will not speak English, so it's recommended that you either know Turkish yourself or bring along someone who does. | ||
Here are some useful terminology for hospital visits: Vagina = vajina. Labia = labia. Biopsy of the endometrium (= endometrium in Turkish) is called probe curetaj. Curettage = curetaj. Myoma= myom. Fibroid = fibrom | *Second, there are the Medical Centers, also known as "Tip Merkezi" in Turkish. You'll see many of these medical centers in Turkey, which always have "Tıp Merkezi" or "Medical Center" in the name. They function like private hospitals in many ways, in the sense that they're more independently run and can have higher-quality care. Unlike private hospitals, they work harder to keep down the costs and they only accept Turkish Social Security (SGK). | ||
*Finally, there are the private hospitals. Generally speaking, you'll find the most efficient, responsive and highest-quality care at these facilities. However, the costs will be much higher. You can check out this [http://www.allaboutturkey.com/hospital_istanbul.htm list of private hospitals in Istanbul]. For private hospitals with English-speaking staff, you can check out this [https://photos.state.gov/libraries/istanbul/231771/PDFs/Hospital%20list-%20website%20version.pdf list from the American Consulate General]. | |||
Better that you keep track of your annual pap/smear screening, and remind the doctor when it's been a year, since they may not always keep track of it. Same goes for your breast screening(the doctor that refers you to ultrasound/mammography is usually a surgeon("general surgery"/"genel cerrahi"), not the gynecologist). The doctor said that pap/smear screening is done in the morning(at least that was the case here), so book your visit for the morning hours, better before 10.30. | |||
Here are some useful terminology for hospital visits: Vagina = vajina. Labia = labia. Uterus = uterus/rahim. Cervix = serviks/rahim ağzı. Urethra = üretra. Ovary = yumurtalık. Bladder = mesane. Anus = anüs/makat. Menstruation = adet/regul. | |||
Discharge = akıntı. Pain = ağrı("agri"). ... hurts = ...ağrıyor/acıyor("agriyor/adjiyor"). Irregular menstruations = adet düzensizlik. Infection = enfeksiyon. Fungal infection = mantar enfeksiyonu. | |||
Pregnancy = hamilelik. Egg = yumurta. Ovulation = ovülasyon. Birth = doğum. Breastfeeding = emzirme. | |||
Pap/smear test = Pap/smear test. Ultrasound = ultrason. Mammography = mamografi/mamogram. Biopsy of the endometrium (= endometrium in Turkish) is called probe curetaj. Curettage = curetaj. Myoma= myom. Fibroid = fibrom . Cyst= kist. Polyp= polip. Breast = meme. Nipple = meme başı("meme bashi"). Areola=areola. | |||
For recommendations of local clinics, please visit the city pages, like the [[Istanbul]] or [[Ankara]] pages. | For recommendations of local clinics, please visit the city pages, like the [[Istanbul]] or [[Ankara]] pages. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Pap/smear test and all the other exams(including ultrasound, mammography, MR, etc.) are free with SGK (national insurance). | |||
==Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing & Support== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing & Support== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
To say "STD Test" in Turkish, simply say "STD Test" (it's the same as English). It seems that many hospitals can give tests for HIV, Hep B, Hep C and syphilis. However, it is much more difficult to also get tested for gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc. One way to get a free HIV, Hep B, Hep C and syphilis test is to donate blood to Kizilay (https://www.kizilay.org.tr/) because they test the blood and then get back to you. In July 2016, Şişli municipality launched a free and anonymous health service for the LGBT community, focusing on the prevention of STDs. Every 3 months, patients can receive a free STD test and examination. Patients can register with a nickname if they wish. | To say "STD Test" in Turkish, simply say "STD Test" (it's the same as English). It seems that many hospitals can give tests for HIV, Hep B, Hep C and syphilis. However, it is much more difficult to also get tested for gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc. | ||
One way to get a free HIV, Hep B, Hep C and syphilis test is to donate blood to Kizilay (https://www.kizilay.org.tr/) because they test the blood and then get back to you. In July 2016, Şişli municipality launched a free and anonymous health service for the LGBT community, focusing on the prevention of STDs. Every 3 months, patients can receive a free STD test and examination. Patients can register with a nickname if they wish. | |||
Testimonial: "For all STD, after morning pills and infections, I believe the Austrian Hospital http://www.sjh.com.tr rocks! I am not sure about the abortion. The prices are affordable (max 90-100 tl for a check up and you have a second one within 10 days, free of charge, called 'control visit'). Moreover, it is half shared cost with SGK (national insurance) if you have it." | Testimonial: "For all STD, after morning pills and infections, I believe the Austrian Hospital http://www.sjh.com.tr rocks! I am not sure about the abortion. The prices are affordable (max 90-100 tl for a check up and you have a second one within 10 days, free of charge, called 'control visit'). Moreover, it is half shared cost with SGK (national insurance) if you have it." | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Tests for Turkish citizens are | Tests for Turkish citizens and residents are free at public hospitals. As for foreigners, this may greatly vary, depending on whether you go to a public or private hospital, as well as how many tests you order. | ||
Price in private labs varies from lab to lab, panels including a few tests are often cheaper than just doing all those tests one by one. | |||
==Pregnancy== | ==Pregnancy== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Morçatı Kadın Sığınağı Vakfı (Purple Roof Women’s Shelter and Foundation) - Provides legal and practical aid to women who are victims of domestic violence Phone: Email: 0090 212 292 52 31-32. Katip Mustafa Celebi Mah. Anadolu Sok. No:23 D:7-8, Beyoglu-Istanbul, Turkey morcati@ttnet.net.tr. (http://www.morcati.org.tr/tr/) | *Dial 183 on the phone(they speak Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Sign Language 24h/7). ALO 183 offers 24/7, free and confidential support over phone. It provides help for every woman and child who has been abused. The hotline can even provide financial, legal and mental help to those in need and belongs to the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services. | ||
* [http://www.kadincinayetlerinidurduracagiz.net/for-english We Will Stop Femicide]: "The platform strives for stopping femicide and ensuring their protection from violence. It fights against all types women’s rights violations, starting wih the violation right to life." Phone: +90 506 880 20 61. Email: kadincinayetlerinidurduracagiz@gmail.com | *Dial 157 on the phone(Turkish, English, Arabic, Persian, Russian, German and Pashto) free 24h/7 help for foreigners. You can call can call +90 312 157 11 22 (Turkish, English, Arabic, Persian, Russian, German and Pashto) 24/7. They're generally dealing with things like stolen documents, but not only that, they may be helpful with may issues or at least will likely redirect you to the right service. | ||
*Morçatı Kadın Sığınağı Vakfı (Purple Roof Women’s Shelter and Foundation) - Provides legal and practical aid to women who are victims of domestic violence Phone: Email: 0090 212 292 52 31-32. Katip Mustafa Celebi Mah. Anadolu Sok. No:23 D:7-8, Beyoglu-Istanbul, Turkey morcati@ttnet.net.tr. (http://www.morcati.org.tr/tr/) | |||
*[http://www.kadincinayetlerinidurduracagiz.net/for-english We Will Stop Femicide]: "The platform strives for stopping femicide and ensuring their protection from violence. It fights against all types women’s rights violations, starting wih the violation right to life." Phone: +90 506 880 20 61. Email: kadincinayetlerinidurduracagiz@gmail.com | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [https://www.saglik.gov.tr/ Turkish Ministry of Health] | *[https://www.saglik.gov.tr/ Turkish Ministry of Health] | ||
* [http://www.tapv.org.tr/ Türkiye Aile Sağlığı ve Planlaması (Vakfı Turkey Family Health and Planning Foundation)] | *[http://www.tapv.org.tr/ Türkiye Aile Sağlığı ve Planlaması (Vakfı Turkey Family Health and Planning Foundation)] | ||
* Istanbul Hollaback - "Hollaback! is an international movement to end harassment. We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe and confident in public spaces." (http://istanbul-en.ihollaback.org/) | *Istanbul Hollaback - "Hollaback! is an international movement to end harassment. We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe and confident in public spaces." (http://istanbul-en.ihollaback.org/) | ||
* Kirmiza Semsiye/Red Umbrella Sexual Health and Human Rights Association - "Red Umbrella Sexual Health and Human Rights Association aims to raise awareness and visibility regarding human rights violations experienced by male, female and transgender sex workers in Turkey." Based in Ankara. Phone: +90312.419.2991. Email: kirmizisemsiye@kirmizisemsiye.org. Website: http://kirmizisemsiye.org/ | *Kirmiza Semsiye/Red Umbrella Sexual Health and Human Rights Association - "Red Umbrella Sexual Health and Human Rights Association aims to raise awareness and visibility regarding human rights violations experienced by male, female and transgender sex workers in Turkey." Based in Ankara. Phone: +90312.419.2991. Email: kirmizisemsiye@kirmizisemsiye.org. Website: http://kirmizisemsiye.org/ | ||
* Morçatı Kadın Sığınağı Vakfı (Purple Roof Women’s Shelter and Foundation) - Anti-domestic violence organization (http://www.morcati.org.tr/tr/) | *Morçatı Kadın Sığınağı Vakfı (Purple Roof Women’s Shelter and Foundation) - Anti-domestic violence organization (http://www.morcati.org.tr/tr/) | ||
* Lamda Istanbul - LGBT organization; reports human rights violations (http://www.lambdaistanbul.org/s/) | *Lamda Istanbul - LGBT organization; reports human rights violations (http://www.lambdaistanbul.org/s/) | ||
* Kadın Eserleri Kütüphanesi ve Bilgi Merkezi Vakfı (Women’s Library and Information Centre Foundation - First and only women's library and education center in Turkey. Fener Mahallesi, 34220 Istanbul, Turkey, Phone: 0090 212 534 9550, Fax: 0090 212 523 7408, E-Mail: kadineserli@gmail.com, Website: http://www.kadineserleri.org | *Kadın Eserleri Kütüphanesi ve Bilgi Merkezi Vakfı (Women’s Library and Information Centre Foundation - First and only women's library and education center in Turkey. Fener Mahallesi, 34220 Istanbul, Turkey, Phone: 0090 212 534 9550, Fax: 0090 212 523 7408, E-Mail: kadineserli@gmail.com, Website: http://www.kadineserleri.org | ||
* Pazartesi - Feminist magazine of Turkey. Abdullah Sok. No: 9, Beyoglu-Istanbul, Turkey. Phone: 0090 212 292 0739. E-Mail: pazartesidergi@superonline.com. Website: http://www.pazartesidergisi.com | *Pazartesi - Feminist magazine of Turkey. Abdullah Sok. No: 9, Beyoglu-Istanbul, Turkey. Phone: 0090 212 292 0739. E-Mail: pazartesidergi@superonline.com. Website: http://www.pazartesidergisi.com | ||
* Sosyalist Feminist Kolektif/Socialist Feminist Collective - Address: Katip Çelebi Mah. Tel sok. No: 20/3, Beyoğlu-İstanbul, Turkey, Phone 0090 212 243 4993, E-Mail: sosyalistfeministkolektif@gmail.com, Website: http://sosyalistfeministkolektif.org | *Sosyalist Feminist Kolektif/Socialist Feminist Collective - Address: Katip Çelebi Mah. Tel sok. No: 20/3, Beyoğlu-İstanbul, Turkey, Phone 0090 212 243 4993, E-Mail: sosyalistfeministkolektif@gmail.com, Website: http://sosyalistfeministkolektif.org | ||
* Kadının İnsan Hakları Projesi (Women for Women’s Human Rights) - "an independent women’s non-governmental organization (NGO) that aims to promote women’s human rights, equality and non-discrimination in Turkey and on the international level." Address: Inonu Cad. Saadet Apt. No: 37/6, Gumussuyu 80090, Istanbul, Turkey, Phone: 0090 212 251 00 29, Fax: 0090 212 251 00 65, E-mail: wwhrist@superonline.com, Website: http://www.wwhr.org | *Kadının İnsan Hakları Projesi (Women for Women’s Human Rights) - "an independent women’s non-governmental organization (NGO) that aims to promote women’s human rights, equality and non-discrimination in Turkey and on the international level." Address: Inonu Cad. Saadet Apt. No: 37/6, Gumussuyu 80090, Istanbul, Turkey, Phone: 0090 212 251 00 29, Fax: 0090 212 251 00 65, E-mail: wwhrist@superonline.com, Website: http://www.wwhr.org | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||