The Dynamics of the Queer Movement in Turkey 28. Sep. 2015 by The Gay Pride Istanbul 2013. Creator: . This image is licensed under . The Gezi protests have energized the LGBTIQ movement in Turkey, giving it a sustainable boost. The history of the movement, however, began at the start of the last century at the latest. The struggle for the rights of people with non-conforming sexual orientation and gender identity has gained new momentum in Turkey since the Gezi protests, which saw lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* and intersex people (queers) fighting side by side on the barricades with other protesters. Although homosexuality is not a crime in Turkey, Zülfukar Çetin Lubunya Creative Commons License 1 The Dynamics of the Queer Movement in Turkey | Heinrich B... https://www.boell.de/en/2015/09/28/die-dynamik-der-queer-... 1 von 10 10.10.15 11:01