Human Rights Monument Has Been under Arrest for a Year

Human Rights Monument in Ankara has been “under custody” for a year now. It has become a symbol of state of emergency in Turkey.

The Human Rights Monument holding “the Declaration of Human Rights” in her hand is situated on the intersection of Konur Street and Yüksel Street in Ankara.

The monument, which witnessed many demonstrations throughout its history, was made by sculptor Metin Yurdanur and it represents a woman holding “the Declaration of Human Rights” in her hand.