Erdogan says constitutional change will protect families against 'perverse trends'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses the audience at Century of Turkey meeting in Ankara, Turkey, October 28, 2022. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that a constitutional amendment that his party will present to Turkey's parliament will protect families from what he called "perverse trends," appearing to take aim at global same-sex marriage laws.

Erdogan's AK Party (AKP) is preparing to submit constitutional amendments in coming days which will also ensure civil rights for women wearing headscarves.