Entry #219: Blood donations by MSMs in Turkey

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RegionTurkey
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start Date1980
End Date(none)
DescriptionHomosexual men in Turkey cannot donate blood. The Turkish Red Crescent considers homosexuality to be a risk factor for HIV/AIDS.
Sourceshttps://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/homosexuals-cannot-donate-blood-as-they-are-in-risky-group-says-turkish-red-crescent-head--75985
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DescriptionHomosexual men in Turkey cannot donate blood. The Turkish Red Crescent considers homosexuality to be a risk factor for HIV/AIDS.
Sourceshttp://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/EUR44/001/2011/en/aff47406-89e4-43b4-93ed-ebb6fa107637/eur440012011en.pdfhttps://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/homosexuals-cannot-donate-blood-as-they-are-in-risky-group-says-turkish-red-crescent-head--75985
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http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/EUR44/001/2011/en/aff47406-89e4-43b4-93ed-ebb6fa107637/eur440012011en.pdf https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/homosexuals-cannot-donate-blood-as-they-are-in-risky-group-says-turkish-red-crescent-head--75985

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StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start Date1980
End Date(none)
Description(empty)
Sourceshttp://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/EUR44/001/2011/en/aff47406-89e4-43b4-93ed-ebb6fa107637/eur440012011en.pdf
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