Alongside her literary career, Berktay is a staunch advocate for women’s and Kurdish rights. Initially sentenced in 2011 on terrorism charges after attending conferences on behalf of a pro-Kurdish organization, she continues to face related charges in an ongoing trial.
Ayşe Berktay
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Activist, Literary writer, Scholar, Translator
Country:Türkiye
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Female
Status:Detained