In the indictments, which stated that the activities carried out by the associations in question went beyond their founding purposes, it was explained that the grounds were laid for the trivialization of concepts related to sexual orientation and gender, especially among children and young people, and in this way, the values of the Turkish Family structure were disregarded and made questionable.
UP TO 3 YEARS OF PRISON WAS REQUESTED FOR 21 SUSPECTS AND THE DISSOLUTION OF 6 ASSOCIATIONS.
Some of the investigations carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office within the scope of the "My Family is Safe" investigations have been completed. Within the scope of 6 separate indictments, an indictment was filed against 21 association founders, members and managers, 8 of whom were detained, with a request for imprisonment from 1 to 3 years for the crime of "Opposition to the Law on Associations". In addition, it was requested to decide on the dissolution of Pozitif-iz Association, Positive Life Association, LİSTAG Association, HEVI LGBTI Association, SPOD Association and LAMBDA Association, which are morally responsible associations.
“THE PURPOSE AND ACTIVITY TOPICS PROVIDED IN THE REGULATIONS WERE EXCEEDED”
In the indictment, which stated that the associations exceeded the limits specified in the statute, it was explained that the objectives and areas of activity stipulated in the statute were exceeded by taking advantage of the legal personality and institutional facilities of the associations. In the indictment, in which it was determined that the activities carried out especially for children constituted a violation of the law, it was explained that the ability of children in the developmental age to evaluate the content they encounter was not yet developed and mature, and that activities that could affect their privacy and personality development required careful examination.
“THE SUBJECT OF THE INVESTIGATION IS NOT THEIR PERSONAL IDENTITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION…”
In the indictment, it was stated that the subject of the investigation was not the suspects' personal identities, sexual orientations or their defense of the rights of a certain social segment, but their personal responsibilities in concrete activities carried out under the legal entity of the association. It was also pointed out that the exercise of fundamental rights and freedoms under the protection of the legal order and the performance of acts expressly prohibited by law are different from each other.
“DOMINATION OF THE MINORITY OVER THE MAJORITY”
In the indictment, it was stated that in the report prepared by the Istanbul Governorship Provincial Directorate of Civil Society Relations, the statutes of the associations were examined and it was stated that "even though it was given the impression that they were established by complying with the mandatory elements specified in the Constitution and Laws, the aims and activities of the associations and the promotion and propaganda of the sexual tendencies of the members of the association in all segments of society through educational programs and organizations were prioritized." In the report, it was explained that all these activities were shaped in a way that would result in the domination of the minority over the majority, contrary to the legal and constitutional structure.
“THE VALUES OF THE TURKISH FAMILY STRUCTURE HAVE BEEN DISREGARDED”
It was stated in the indictments that the activities carried out by the associations in question went beyond their founding purposes, and that it was understood that the concepts related to sexual orientation and gender were trivialized, especially among children and young people, and that in this way, the values of the Turkish family structure were disregarded and made questionable. In addition, it was explained that special employment models were developed for LGBTI+ individuals and that segregation efforts were initiated within the state.
PAYMENT OF 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS TO SPoD FROM USA AND EUROPE
Funds sent to associations were also included in the indictment. It was stated that approximately 114 thousand dollars were sent to SPoD on behalf of the US State Department, 220 thousand 500 dollars from Stichting Women Win, and approximately 150 thousand dollars from Rainbow Railroad USA. It was stated that approximately 51 thousand dollars were paid from the Dutch Consulate in Istanbul, and approximately 41 thousand dollars were paid on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in different periods. A total of 1 million 570 thousand dollars was sent to the association between 2012 and 2026.
763 THOUSAND DOLLARS FUND FOR HEVI
It was stated in the indictment that a total of 763 thousand dollars was paid to HEVI from other organizations, including 200 thousand dollars from the Wellspring Philanthropic Fund and a total of approximately 242 thousand dollars from two separate registration groups in the name of the European Endowment for Democracy, between 2018 and 2026.
PAYMENT TO LAMBDA FROM THE DUTCH CONSULATE
In the financial records of Lambda covering the period 2012-2026, a total of 104 thousand dollars was transferred from other organizations, including approximately 50 thousand dollars on behalf of ILGA Europe and 41 thousand dollars from the Dutch Consulate in Istanbul.
It was noted that a total of 314 thousand dollars was sent to LISTAG between 2020 and 2026 from other organizations, including approximately 82 thousand dollars on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a total of 65 thousand dollars from two separate registration groups on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany.
50.4 MILLION LIRA FROM UN TO POSITIVE LIFE
In the audit report on Positive Living, it was stated that 50 million 399 thousand liras were sent from the United Nations Population Fund and 153 thousand euros from the European Commission in the 2024-2026 period. A total of 516 thousand dollars was sent to the association from different organizations.
PAYMENT TO POSITIVE İZ ON BEHALF OF HRANT DINK FOUNDATION
It was stated in the indictment that Pozitif İz received a total of 99 thousand dollars in support between 2022 and 2026, including approximately 41 thousand dollars on behalf of the Hrant Dink Foundation, 34 thousand dollars on behalf of the International AIDS Society, 12 thousand dollars from the French Embassy, and 7 thousand dollars on behalf of the US Department of State.
The prosecutor's office stated that these funds sent should be examined separately.
