Turkey is facing a growing human rights crisis, with a decline in the rule of law and democracy, and institutional racism against non-Muslims and ethnic minorities. The country’s protection of minority groups falls short of international standards, as exemplified by the policy of Turkification, which fails to recognize individuals’ rights to ethnic, national, and religious identification. This practice violates international standards for minority rights, including religious freedom, speech, political participation, and discrimination. Turkey has also violated human rights, including the mistreatment of Kurds, water supply cuts, and the conviction of freelance journalists.