Reha İsvan

Reha İsvan (1925 – 2013) was a Turkish author, journalist and political activist. She has been known for her post as the vice president of the Turkish Peace Association. She was imprisoned more than three years between February 1982 and February 1986 due to her activities at the association.

Early life and education She was born in Şehremini, Istanbul, in 1925.

Career and activities Following her graduation she worked at an agriculture company for a short time and then contributed to a newspaper entitled Çağdaş (Turkish: Contemporary). The association was headed by Mahmut Dikerdem and was closed shortly before the military coup on 12 September 1980. She was arrested and jailed in the Metris military prison, Istanbul, on 26 February 1982. She remained in prison until 17 February 1986 without a conviction.

Personal life and death Her husband was Ahmet İsvan, a social democrat politician. They married in 1950 and had three children.