Turkey, a transcontinental country located in West Asia and Southeast Europe, has a complex and multifaceted society. Istanbul, the country's largest city, is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Despite the country's secular and modernizing reforms, the LGBTQ+ community in Turkey still faces significant challenges and obstacles.
: Ensuring access to inclusive health services that cater to the needs of LGBTQ+ youth is vital for their physical and mental health.
In 2009, Turkey's Constitutional Court ruled that the country's laws against "homosexuality" were unconstitutional, marking a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights. However, the country's LGBTQ+ community still faces discrimination, harassment, and violence.