In this masculine land, where being born, living and producing as a woman is a major struggle, since 24 January 1996 Flying Broom has been trying to promote nonviolence against violence and equality against inequality. We’ve been working to make the power and labor of women to be noticeable and help them to transform life. We would like to announce our 12th birthday to everyone with whom we walked, stood and worked together and extend our warmest wishes to share many years to follow. Happy Birthday to Us!

Ibrahim Demir, the head of Environment Protection and Preservation Department at the Istanbul Municipality, reported to the Turkish Grand National Assembly Global Warming Commission that the women follow the traffic rules and don’t use the gas pedal as much as men, who are agressive drivers.

According to a research conducted in Van, 80% of uneducated young people are forced to get married.

DON’T get angry. But do take charge. Be nice. But not too nice. Speak up. But don’t seem like you talk too much. Never, ever dress sexy. Make sure to inspire your colleagues — unless you work in Norway, in which case, focus on delegating instead. Lisa Belkin’s story.

Muslim scholars from around the world have called for female genital mutilation to be banned and those who carry it out to face punishment. 

One woman who received support from Mor Çatı Organization says, “Things beyond my imagination happened.” If the “Municipality Law” comes in effect, more women will have a chance.

Women’s Media Monitoring Group (MEDİZ), asked Hürriyet, Güneş, Şok and Takvim newspapers to quit serving as instruments for violence and abuse towards women by publishing a rape news in a sexist manner, transforming women into pornographic, voyeuristic objects.

A glance at peace journalism to see a summary of what some think journalism is. They take pride in getting the children out of their classrooms to march down the streets with flags and wolf gestures. Yıldırım Türker’s story.

Poyraz, a first film by Belma Baş, was awarded as “the Best Balkan Film” at the 13th International Drama Short Film Festival, held between 17-23 September 2007 in Greece. The premiere for Poyraz was held at the May 2006 Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selections and the film has represented Turkey in over 50 festivals on 6 continents ever since.

122 women, many of them well-known singers, actresses, writers, academics and journalists have gathered under the slogan "We have promised peace" and published their call for peace on the internet and in newspapers.