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Hornet launches visibility program for LGBTI+s in Turkey

Hornet, a global queer social platform, has launched a visibility program for the LGBTI+ community in Turkey. The initiative, called 'Hornet Turkey 2026,' involves multi-stage participation including photo shoots, content creation, and community events. Selected participants will gain opportunities for international visibility and collaboration. The article also references Turkey's poor ranking in the ILGA Rainbow Index and notes Apple's removal of the Hornet app from the Turkish App Store in 2021.

The queer social platform Hornet , which reaches more than 100 million users worldwide, is launching a community-focused visibility program for the LGBTI+ community in Turkey, following a similar program in Thailand.

Unlike a traditional modeling contest, the Hornet Turkey 2026 program is designed as a multi-stage visibility and participation project that aims to bring the stories, experiences, and creativity of queer people to a wider audience.

ILGA Rainbow Index: Turkey remains second-worst country for LGBTI+s in Europe

11 May 2023

As part of the program, selected participants will take part in professional photo shoots, content creation and various community events.

Participants chosen at the end of the program will have the opportunity to take part in Hornet’s international visibility efforts, contribute to various content and campaigns, and work on projects representing the diversity of the LGBTI+ community.

Apple removes Hornet queer social network app from AppStore Turkey

10 August 2021

Along with a cash prize, the total value of the support, which includes collaborations and productions within the scope of brand ambassadorship, is expected to be around 100,000 liras (~2,180 US dollars).

Victor Sevilla, an associate marketing director at the company, said they were excited to launch the program and emphasized the importance of creating safe spaces for queer commmunity.

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2 September 2025

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Source document: ILGA Rainbow Index: Turkey remains second-worst country for LGBTI+s in Europe

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BianetIndependentCenter20 days ago
Hornet launches visibility program for LGBTI+s in Turkey

Hornet, a global queer social platform, has launched a visibility program for the LGBTI+ community in Turkey. The initiative, called 'Hornet Turkey 2026,' involves multi-stage participation including photo shoots, content creation, and community events. Selected participants will gain opportunities for international visibility and collaboration. The article also references Turkey's poor ranking in the ILGA Rainbow Index and notes Apple's removal of the Hornet app from the Turkish App Store in 2021.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about Hornet's new program without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It mentions both positive aspects of the program and contextual challenges faced by the LGBTI+ community in Turkey, such as the ILGA Rainbow Index ranking and the App Store ban.

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