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Sexual violence threat against journalist Şule Aydın

Journalist Şule Aydın announced that she has received a threat of sexual violence and has reported the situation to the police. Sharing an image on her social media account of a message containing sexual assault content written on the wall by her apartment door, Aydın expressed her fear, stating, "I don't know what to say anymore. There is a word written on the wall of my apartment. There is a stain on it. I think this was done during the night yesterday."

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Stating that she filed a complaint at the Kadıköy Pier Police Station, Şule Aydın said, "In this process where I receive regular threats due to our journalism, I want the person or persons who made this sexual violence threat to be found. We are not even safe in our own home."

The incident experienced by Aydın serves as a striking example regarding the working conditions and security issues faced by female journalists.

In the media community, sexual harassment and threats faced by female journalists frequently come to the agenda. This situation has become a problem targeting not only Aydın but all female journalists. It is emphasized that social awareness must be increased, legal regulations must be strengthened, and security measures must be taken in the fight against sexual violence and harassment.

Protecting women's rights and taking measures against violence stand out as a shared responsibility of both the state and society. The incident experienced by Şule Aydın has once again brought the issue of femicide and sexual harassment in Turkey to the forefront.