Protest Held in Washington Against 'My Family is Safe' Operations
A group of activists gathered in front of the Turkish Embassy in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States. The protesters criticized the "My Family is Safe" operations being conducted in Turkey and the pressures exerted on LGBTI+ organizations during this process.
Activists participating in the demonstration stated that the operations restrict freedom of expression and fundamental human rights. The group, gathered in front of the embassy building, tried to make their voices heard with the signs they held and the statements they made. The demonstrators argued that the policies applied toward LGBTI+ individuals must be changed.
"My Family is Safe" operations continue to receive various reactions from different segments of society in Turkey recently. While government officials state that these operations are carried out to protect the social structure, human rights defenders claim that these practices are discriminatory.
The protest in Washington ended without incident. While security forces took extensive precautions around the embassy, the demonstrators left the area after voicing their demands. No official statement has yet been made by the relevant authorities in Turkey regarding the matter.