Turkeyâs Exit From Convention to Protect Women Triggers Protests Jul 02 2021, 8:46 PM July 02 2021, 7:55 PM July 02 2021, 8:46 PM (Bloomberg) -- Thousands of people protested Turkeyâs formal July 1 withdrawal from an international agreement that seeks to prevent violence against women, condemning a move they say is ultimately intended to appease pious conservatives who support the president. (Bloomberg) -- Thousands of people protested Turkeyâs formal July 1 withdrawal from an international agreement that seeks to prevent violence against women, condemning a move they say is ultimately intended to appease pious conservatives who support the president. After the nationâs top administrative court endorsed a March political decision to leave the treaty, riot police late Thursday fired tear gas and prevented demonstrators from marching to Istanbulâs Taksim Square, a symbolic destination for rallies. Protests were also held in several other cities.