According to a report by women journalists, 36 women were killed by men in August. The list included Syrian refugees Aysha Cuma and Uvfa Naasan, who were killed in Urfa. 16 women attempted suicide because of gender-related violence and 7 women lost their lives as a result.

In 28 percent of the cases the killer was a known male to the victim while 25 percent of the murders remain unsolved.

Women journalists reported 39 cases of child molestation and 8 children were killed by rapists.

According to the data provided by women journalists in first 8 months of 2017 a total of 242 women were killed.

These figures are thought to be much higher as journalists only report killing which are reported by the media. 

Turkey saw a sharp increase in gender-related violence and so called “honor killings” since AKP came to power in 2002. Women activists criticize AKP and especially Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan of promoting a male-dominant society.