dec 31, 2008 - NYE Protests

Description:

One year earlier, on New Years Eve hundreds of men sexually harassed and assaulted women on camera. Many of the men were arrested but none received more punishment than a warning or misdemeanor. These protests included night marches and

Frequently used slogans:
“Once Again Purple Needle!”
“Not misdemeanor, sexual harassment”
“Long live women’s solidarity”
“Don’t be ashamed, shout and prick the needle”

Source: https://amargigroupistanbul.wordpress.com/feminism-in-turkey/feminist-movements-in-turkey/
https://en.catlakzemin.com/31-december-2008-another-purple-needle-demonstration-in-taksim-at-new-years-eve/