Efe Çilek

In Turkey, military service is compulsory for all male citizens between 18 and 41, but homosexuals are discriminated against and excluded from service under the classification of a "psychosexual" illness. Historically, gay individuals seeking exemption had to "prove" their homosexuality through humiliating methods, including submitting photographic... See more

In ancient Greece, the Sacred Band of Thebes was a military unit from 378 BCE which consisted of male lovers who were known for their effectiveness in battle.[8] Same-sex love also occurred among the Samurai class in Japan, being practiced between an adult and a younger apprentice.[9]

However, homosexual behavior has been considered a criminal... See more

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) personnel are able to serve in the armed forces of some countries around the world: the vast majority of industrialized, Western countries including some South American countries, such as Argentina, Brazil and Chile[1][2] in addition to other countries, such as the United States (except... See more

In Turkey, pink certificate (Turkish: Pembe tezkere ) is the colloquial name for a military discharge certificate given to those who are discharged or considered exempt from military service due to their sexual orientation. The Turkish Armed Forces Health Regulation, under Article 17 of "Mental Health and Diseases," explains that the case of... See more