Women victims of Erdogan’s persecution

Erdogan’s Most Vulnerable Victims: Women and Children

Erdogan’s Most Vulnerable Victims: Women and Children

Since July 15 attempted coup, women have been subjected to an uptick of a variety of intimidation strategies, including rape, the threat of rape, harassment, and other forms of violence—not only by Erdoǧan’s AKP-led (Justice and Development) government, but also by civilians emboldened by the new climate in which macho, hyper-masculinity and misogyny have become widespread.…