Gizem Yarbil is an associate producer at Worldfocus who grew up in Turkey. She argues that Turkish immigrants may cling even more strongly to their customs-- including honor killings-- when faced with the difficulties of life in the West.
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In the Newsroom
February 8, 2010
Turkish women fight against honor killings
In the Newsroom
February 4, 2010
Documentary tells story of Burma’s undercover journalists
Worldfocus producer Gizem Yarbil writes about an Oscar-nominated documentary which follows the undercover reporters of Burma who put their lives at risk to defy government censorship.
Blogwatch
January 12, 2010
Controversy flares over use of the word ‘Allah’ in Malaysia
Worldfocus producer Gizem Yarbil writes about the controversy in Malaysia over the word "Allah." Nine churches have been attacked or vandalized since last Friday, following a New Year’s Eve court ruling which overturned a government ban on the use “Allah” by non-Muslims.
In the Newsroom
January 7, 2010
Kurdish activists and politicians detained in Turkey
Worldfocus producer Gizem Yarbil writes about the recent detention of Kurdish human rights activists and politicians in southeast Turkey. Yarbil argues that the arrests threaten a fragile reconciliation process.
Worldfocus Best of 2009
December 24, 2009
Top 15 Worldfocus Signature Stories of 2009
Our signature stories delve into issues around the world -- from the long-term effects of Agent Orange in Vietnam and escalating gang violence in Mexico to discrimination against whites in South Africa and Afghan immigrants in Iran. See our best Signature videos of the year.
Signature Video
December 16, 2009
Turkey’s Kurds seek justice for unsolved murders
Correspondent Gizem Yarbil and producer Bryan Myers recently traveled to the Kurdish enclave of Diyarbakir in eastern Turkey for a closer look at the allegations that the Turkish government had engaged in a so-called "dirty war" against the Kurds.
In the Newsroom
December 16, 2009
Ruling threatens reconciliation between Turks and Kurds
Worldfocus producer Gizem Yarbil, who grew up in Turkey, writes about the experience of reporting from the Kurdish areas of that country. A recent court ruling has reignited clashes between the Kurdish minority and Turkish authorities, and the issue remains a polarizing one in Turkey.
Q&A
November 23, 2009
Gay refugees flee persecution but remain at risk
Worldfocus producer Gizem Yarbil interviews Neil Grungras of ORAM, a not-for-profit organization providing legal assistance for refugees fleeing sexual or gender based violence. He describes the difficulties faced by gay, lesbian and transgender refugees who often flee persecution only to find continuing harassment while in transit.
Blogwatch
November 9, 2009
The view from abroad on the end of the Berlin Wall
Read how the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall played out in some parts of the blogosphere today. Worldfocus producer Ivette Feliciano translates Cuban and Venezuelan bloggers, and Worldfocus contributing blogger Vadim Nikitn writes about why the Global South feels nostalgic for the former Soviet Union.
Interactive
November 2, 2009
Is polygamy good for women?
Worldfocus producer Gizem Yarbil writes about the debate over polygamous marriages in some Muslim countries. Explore a map of polygamy across the globe.
