Access ban on Change.org in Turkey lifted

Change.org, a digital advocacy platform with millions of active users in Turkey, has resumed service following the cancellation of an access ban that had been in place for some time. The access restriction on the platform, which was blocked on June 19, 2026, pursuant to Article 8/A of Law No. 5651, was lifted following a legal process.

The platform's appeal against the decision to block access was found justified by the court on July 6. Consequently, as of July 9, 2026, Change.org has been reopened for access in Turkey and continues to provide services to its users.

It is noted that the platform has been operating in Turkey since 2012 and that 22.6 million people have benefited from this service. Globally, Change.org has more than 200 million users. While it was recorded that more than 150 million signatures have been collected and over 250 thousand campaigns have been launched in Turkey to date, it was reported that 97 campaigns were successfully concluded in 2025 alone.

Regarding the support given to the platform during the access ban period, Change.org Turkey and Regional Communications Director Didem Korkut emphasized that they maintained their belief in the rule of law throughout the process. Korkut stated, “As Change.org, we maintained our belief in the rule of law throughout this process,” and thanked users, civil society organizations, and the media for their support. She also added, “The solidarity shown has once again revealed that Change.org is not just a technology platform, but a powerful community that comes together for the common good.”

The short-term access ban began with a decision taken by the Kula Criminal Court of Peace on June 17, and the decision in question was notified and put into effect on June 19. The content cited as the reason for the decision was removed from the platform on the same day, and the process was officially taken to court. The appeal submitted to the court on June 24 yielded a positive result on July 6, and the access restriction was terminated.

News Source: 12punto