Suicide of Eylül Cansın

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Eylül Cansın (1992 – 5 January 2015) was a 23 year old Turkish

suicide after jumping off the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey, despite police's attempts to stop her.[1][2] She died on impact. Shortly before her death, she posted a suicide note video in Turkish on her Facebook
.

According to journalist Michelle Demishevich, Cansın had been exploited by a gang and forced to engage in sex work.

gang violence towards trans sex workers, and low employment rates for trans citizens.[5]

adolescents and young adults, who are the most inclined to depression and suicidal actions.[6]

See also

References

  1. Kaos GL
    . 5 January 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Bir trans daha öldü". Oda TV. 5 January 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  3. ^ Demishevich, Michelle (21 January 2015). "Avukat Eren Keskin: Köprüdeki polisler intiharı önleyebilirdi". T24 (in Turkish). Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  4. ^ "Artık yapamıyorum izin vermediler". Milliyet (in Turkish). 2015-01-06. Retrieved 2015-01-12.
  5. Kaos GL
    . 8 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  6. ^ "Turkish Psychologists Association: LGBTI Suicides Are Always A Phenomenon". LGBTI News in Turkey. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
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