Partner News

The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Gabriela Cuevas Barron praised Qatari legislation that ensures the rights of Qatari women and enables them to reach leading posts in all fields.

This came during a meeting hosted by Qatar Chamber, in the presence of a number of leading Qatari women working in public and private sectors.The meeting reviewed the role of Qatari women in the society and ways of helping them to reach leading positions in all fields - politics, economy, science and development.Gabriela Cuevas Barron said that she managed to obtain the position that she is in thanks to perseverance and diligence, although her country - Mexico -  is not a major world power.

She noted that she faced many challenges and obstacles before she attained this post.Qatar Chamber’s board member Ibtihaj al-Ahmadani said that Qatari women have excelled in all fields in the last two decades, noting that they have attained leading roles in the transformation of the country’s economic, political, social, educational, and sports sectors.

Al-Ahmadani said that the State’s policies and initiatives  promote the presence of women in the private sector.This resulted in a quantum leap in the participation of women in the private sector - up to four times since the unjust siege on Qatar was imposed in June 2017, affirming that the amount of investments of Qatari businesswomen is reaching QR25bn in the local market.

Al-Ahmadani added: “Today, together with their fellow men, they have realised Qatar National Vision 2030’s goal of building a future that relies on all of its society’s capabilities,” assuring that Qatar National Vision 2030 stresses the significance of enhancing women’s role in society, specifically through participation in the economic and political fields.

Click here to read the full article published by Gulf Times on 18 December 2018.

The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Gabriela Cuevas Barron praised Qatari legislation that ensures the rights of Qatari women and enables them to reach leading posts in all fields.

This came during a meeting hosted by Qatar Chamber, in the presence of a number of leading Qatari women working in public and private sectors.The meeting reviewed the role of Qatari women in the society and ways of helping them to reach leading positions in all fields - politics, economy, science and development.Gabriela Cuevas Barron said that she managed to obtain the position that she is in thanks to perseverance and diligence, although her country - Mexico -  is not a major world power.

She noted that she faced many challenges and obstacles before she attained this post.Qatar Chamber’s board member Ibtihaj al-Ahmadani said that Qatari women have excelled in all fields in the last two decades, noting that they have attained leading roles in the transformation of the country’s economic, political, social, educational, and sports sectors.

Al-Ahmadani said that the State’s policies and initiatives  promote the presence of women in the private sector.This resulted in a quantum leap in the participation of women in the private sector - up to four times since the unjust siege on Qatar was imposed in June 2017, affirming that the amount of investments of Qatari businesswomen is reaching QR25bn in the local market.

Al-Ahmadani added: “Today, together with their fellow men, they have realised Qatar National Vision 2030’s goal of building a future that relies on all of its society’s capabilities,” assuring that Qatar National Vision 2030 stresses the significance of enhancing women’s role in society, specifically through participation in the economic and political fields.

Click here to read the full article published by Gulf Times on 18 December 2018.

The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Gabriela Cuevas Barron praised Qatari legislation that ensures the rights of Qatari women and enables them to reach leading posts in all fields.

This came during a meeting hosted by Qatar Chamber, in the presence of a number of leading Qatari women working in public and private sectors.The meeting reviewed the role of Qatari women in the society and ways of helping them to reach leading positions in all fields - politics, economy, science and development.Gabriela Cuevas Barron said that she managed to obtain the position that she is in thanks to perseverance and diligence, although her country - Mexico -  is not a major world power.

She noted that she faced many challenges and obstacles before she attained this post.Qatar Chamber’s board member Ibtihaj al-Ahmadani said that Qatari women have excelled in all fields in the last two decades, noting that they have attained leading roles in the transformation of the country’s economic, political, social, educational, and sports sectors.

Al-Ahmadani said that the State’s policies and initiatives  promote the presence of women in the private sector.This resulted in a quantum leap in the participation of women in the private sector - up to four times since the unjust siege on Qatar was imposed in June 2017, affirming that the amount of investments of Qatari businesswomen is reaching QR25bn in the local market.

Al-Ahmadani added: “Today, together with their fellow men, they have realised Qatar National Vision 2030’s goal of building a future that relies on all of its society’s capabilities,” assuring that Qatar National Vision 2030 stresses the significance of enhancing women’s role in society, specifically through participation in the economic and political fields.

Click here to read the full article published by Gulf Times on 18 December 2018.

The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Gabriela Cuevas Barron praised Qatari legislation that ensures the rights of Qatari women and enables them to reach leading posts in all fields.

This came during a meeting hosted by Qatar Chamber, in the presence of a number of leading Qatari women working in public and private sectors.The meeting reviewed the role of Qatari women in the society and ways of helping them to reach leading positions in all fields - politics, economy, science and development.Gabriela Cuevas Barron said that she managed to obtain the position that she is in thanks to perseverance and diligence, although her country - Mexico -  is not a major world power.

She noted that she faced many challenges and obstacles before she attained this post.Qatar Chamber’s board member Ibtihaj al-Ahmadani said that Qatari women have excelled in all fields in the last two decades, noting that they have attained leading roles in the transformation of the country’s economic, political, social, educational, and sports sectors.

Al-Ahmadani said that the State’s policies and initiatives  promote the presence of women in the private sector.This resulted in a quantum leap in the participation of women in the private sector - up to four times since the unjust siege on Qatar was imposed in June 2017, affirming that the amount of investments of Qatari businesswomen is reaching QR25bn in the local market.

Al-Ahmadani added: “Today, together with their fellow men, they have realised Qatar National Vision 2030’s goal of building a future that relies on all of its society’s capabilities,” assuring that Qatar National Vision 2030 stresses the significance of enhancing women’s role in society, specifically through participation in the economic and political fields.

Click here to read the full article published by Gulf Times on 18 December 2018.

Women representation in Indian politics has always been a cause of concern. Despite being accountable for 49% of the country’s population, their representation in political participation is extremely poor. The representation of women in Parliament and in decision making roles in public sphere is one of the key indicators of empowerment.

As per the report Women in Politics 2017 (IPU and UN), Lok Sabha had 64 women MPs (11.8 percent of 542 MPs) and Rajya Sabha had 27 (11 percent of 245 MPs). According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as on October 2016, out of the total 4118 members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) across the country, only 9 percent were women. Among the State assemblies, the highest percentage of women MLAs were from Bihar, Haryana and Rajasthan with 14 per cent followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with 13 per cent and Punjab with 12 per cent.

OUT OF THE TOTAL 4118 MLAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY 9 PERCENT WERE WOMEN.

However, the recent elections have seen a very positive change in these statistics. In many constituencies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, women voters have outnumbered men. According to a report published by Economic Times there is a 4% jump in women voting in MP from 70.11% in 2013 to 74.03%, while for men it on rose from 73.95% to 75.98% amounting to a 2% rise. When it comes to Chhattisgarh, women voters were reported higher than men in 24 seats out of 90 constituencies, which amount to 30% of the entire constituencies.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 18 December 2018.

Women representation in Indian politics has always been a cause of concern. Despite being accountable for 49% of the country’s population, their representation in political participation is extremely poor. The representation of women in Parliament and in decision making roles in public sphere is one of the key indicators of empowerment.

As per the report Women in Politics 2017 (IPU and UN), Lok Sabha had 64 women MPs (11.8 percent of 542 MPs) and Rajya Sabha had 27 (11 percent of 245 MPs). According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as on October 2016, out of the total 4118 members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) across the country, only 9 percent were women. Among the State assemblies, the highest percentage of women MLAs were from Bihar, Haryana and Rajasthan with 14 per cent followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with 13 per cent and Punjab with 12 per cent.

OUT OF THE TOTAL 4118 MLAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY 9 PERCENT WERE WOMEN.

However, the recent elections have seen a very positive change in these statistics. In many constituencies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, women voters have outnumbered men. According to a report published by Economic Times there is a 4% jump in women voting in MP from 70.11% in 2013 to 74.03%, while for men it on rose from 73.95% to 75.98% amounting to a 2% rise. When it comes to Chhattisgarh, women voters were reported higher than men in 24 seats out of 90 constituencies, which amount to 30% of the entire constituencies.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 18 December 2018.

Women representation in Indian politics has always been a cause of concern. Despite being accountable for 49% of the country’s population, their representation in political participation is extremely poor. The representation of women in Parliament and in decision making roles in public sphere is one of the key indicators of empowerment.

As per the report Women in Politics 2017 (IPU and UN), Lok Sabha had 64 women MPs (11.8 percent of 542 MPs) and Rajya Sabha had 27 (11 percent of 245 MPs). According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as on October 2016, out of the total 4118 members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) across the country, only 9 percent were women. Among the State assemblies, the highest percentage of women MLAs were from Bihar, Haryana and Rajasthan with 14 per cent followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with 13 per cent and Punjab with 12 per cent.

OUT OF THE TOTAL 4118 MLAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY 9 PERCENT WERE WOMEN.

However, the recent elections have seen a very positive change in these statistics. In many constituencies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, women voters have outnumbered men. According to a report published by Economic Times there is a 4% jump in women voting in MP from 70.11% in 2013 to 74.03%, while for men it on rose from 73.95% to 75.98% amounting to a 2% rise. When it comes to Chhattisgarh, women voters were reported higher than men in 24 seats out of 90 constituencies, which amount to 30% of the entire constituencies.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 18 December 2018.

Women representation in Indian politics has always been a cause of concern. Despite being accountable for 49% of the country’s population, their representation in political participation is extremely poor. The representation of women in Parliament and in decision making roles in public sphere is one of the key indicators of empowerment.

As per the report Women in Politics 2017 (IPU and UN), Lok Sabha had 64 women MPs (11.8 percent of 542 MPs) and Rajya Sabha had 27 (11 percent of 245 MPs). According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as on October 2016, out of the total 4118 members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) across the country, only 9 percent were women. Among the State assemblies, the highest percentage of women MLAs were from Bihar, Haryana and Rajasthan with 14 per cent followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with 13 per cent and Punjab with 12 per cent.

OUT OF THE TOTAL 4118 MLAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY 9 PERCENT WERE WOMEN.

However, the recent elections have seen a very positive change in these statistics. In many constituencies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, women voters have outnumbered men. According to a report published by Economic Times there is a 4% jump in women voting in MP from 70.11% in 2013 to 74.03%, while for men it on rose from 73.95% to 75.98% amounting to a 2% rise. When it comes to Chhattisgarh, women voters were reported higher than men in 24 seats out of 90 constituencies, which amount to 30% of the entire constituencies.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 18 December 2018.

Women representation in Indian politics has always been a cause of concern. Despite being accountable for 49% of the country’s population, their representation in political participation is extremely poor. The representation of women in Parliament and in decision making roles in public sphere is one of the key indicators of empowerment.

As per the report Women in Politics 2017 (IPU and UN), Lok Sabha had 64 women MPs (11.8 percent of 542 MPs) and Rajya Sabha had 27 (11 percent of 245 MPs). According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as on October 2016, out of the total 4118 members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) across the country, only 9 percent were women. Among the State assemblies, the highest percentage of women MLAs were from Bihar, Haryana and Rajasthan with 14 per cent followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with 13 per cent and Punjab with 12 per cent.

OUT OF THE TOTAL 4118 MLAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY 9 PERCENT WERE WOMEN.

However, the recent elections have seen a very positive change in these statistics. In many constituencies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, women voters have outnumbered men. According to a report published by Economic Times there is a 4% jump in women voting in MP from 70.11% in 2013 to 74.03%, while for men it on rose from 73.95% to 75.98% amounting to a 2% rise. When it comes to Chhattisgarh, women voters were reported higher than men in 24 seats out of 90 constituencies, which amount to 30% of the entire constituencies.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 18 December 2018.

Women representation in Indian politics has always been a cause of concern. Despite being accountable for 49% of the country’s population, their representation in political participation is extremely poor. The representation of women in Parliament and in decision making roles in public sphere is one of the key indicators of empowerment.

As per the report Women in Politics 2017 (IPU and UN), Lok Sabha had 64 women MPs (11.8 percent of 542 MPs) and Rajya Sabha had 27 (11 percent of 245 MPs). According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as on October 2016, out of the total 4118 members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) across the country, only 9 percent were women. Among the State assemblies, the highest percentage of women MLAs were from Bihar, Haryana and Rajasthan with 14 per cent followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with 13 per cent and Punjab with 12 per cent.

OUT OF THE TOTAL 4118 MLAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY 9 PERCENT WERE WOMEN.

However, the recent elections have seen a very positive change in these statistics. In many constituencies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, women voters have outnumbered men. According to a report published by Economic Times there is a 4% jump in women voting in MP from 70.11% in 2013 to 74.03%, while for men it on rose from 73.95% to 75.98% amounting to a 2% rise. When it comes to Chhattisgarh, women voters were reported higher than men in 24 seats out of 90 constituencies, which amount to 30% of the entire constituencies.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 18 December 2018.

Women representation in Indian politics has always been a cause of concern. Despite being accountable for 49% of the country’s population, their representation in political participation is extremely poor. The representation of women in Parliament and in decision making roles in public sphere is one of the key indicators of empowerment.

As per the report Women in Politics 2017 (IPU and UN), Lok Sabha had 64 women MPs (11.8 percent of 542 MPs) and Rajya Sabha had 27 (11 percent of 245 MPs). According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as on October 2016, out of the total 4118 members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) across the country, only 9 percent were women. Among the State assemblies, the highest percentage of women MLAs were from Bihar, Haryana and Rajasthan with 14 per cent followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with 13 per cent and Punjab with 12 per cent.

OUT OF THE TOTAL 4118 MLAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY 9 PERCENT WERE WOMEN.

However, the recent elections have seen a very positive change in these statistics. In many constituencies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, women voters have outnumbered men. According to a report published by Economic Times there is a 4% jump in women voting in MP from 70.11% in 2013 to 74.03%, while for men it on rose from 73.95% to 75.98% amounting to a 2% rise. When it comes to Chhattisgarh, women voters were reported higher than men in 24 seats out of 90 constituencies, which amount to 30% of the entire constituencies.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 18 December 2018.

Women representation in Indian politics has always been a cause of concern. Despite being accountable for 49% of the country’s population, their representation in political participation is extremely poor. The representation of women in Parliament and in decision making roles in public sphere is one of the key indicators of empowerment.

As per the report Women in Politics 2017 (IPU and UN), Lok Sabha had 64 women MPs (11.8 percent of 542 MPs) and Rajya Sabha had 27 (11 percent of 245 MPs). According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as on October 2016, out of the total 4118 members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) across the country, only 9 percent were women. Among the State assemblies, the highest percentage of women MLAs were from Bihar, Haryana and Rajasthan with 14 per cent followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with 13 per cent and Punjab with 12 per cent.

OUT OF THE TOTAL 4118 MLAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY 9 PERCENT WERE WOMEN.

However, the recent elections have seen a very positive change in these statistics. In many constituencies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, women voters have outnumbered men. According to a report published by Economic Times there is a 4% jump in women voting in MP from 70.11% in 2013 to 74.03%, while for men it on rose from 73.95% to 75.98% amounting to a 2% rise. When it comes to Chhattisgarh, women voters were reported higher than men in 24 seats out of 90 constituencies, which amount to 30% of the entire constituencies.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 18 December 2018.

Women representation in Indian politics has always been a cause of concern. Despite being accountable for 49% of the country’s population, their representation in political participation is extremely poor. The representation of women in Parliament and in decision making roles in public sphere is one of the key indicators of empowerment.

As per the report Women in Politics 2017 (IPU and UN), Lok Sabha had 64 women MPs (11.8 percent of 542 MPs) and Rajya Sabha had 27 (11 percent of 245 MPs). According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as on October 2016, out of the total 4118 members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) across the country, only 9 percent were women. Among the State assemblies, the highest percentage of women MLAs were from Bihar, Haryana and Rajasthan with 14 per cent followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with 13 per cent and Punjab with 12 per cent.

OUT OF THE TOTAL 4118 MLAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY 9 PERCENT WERE WOMEN.

However, the recent elections have seen a very positive change in these statistics. In many constituencies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, women voters have outnumbered men. According to a report published by Economic Times there is a 4% jump in women voting in MP from 70.11% in 2013 to 74.03%, while for men it on rose from 73.95% to 75.98% amounting to a 2% rise. When it comes to Chhattisgarh, women voters were reported higher than men in 24 seats out of 90 constituencies, which amount to 30% of the entire constituencies.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 18 December 2018.

Women representation in Indian politics has always been a cause of concern. Despite being accountable for 49% of the country’s population, their representation in political participation is extremely poor. The representation of women in Parliament and in decision making roles in public sphere is one of the key indicators of empowerment.

As per the report Women in Politics 2017 (IPU and UN), Lok Sabha had 64 women MPs (11.8 percent of 542 MPs) and Rajya Sabha had 27 (11 percent of 245 MPs). According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as on October 2016, out of the total 4118 members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) across the country, only 9 percent were women. Among the State assemblies, the highest percentage of women MLAs were from Bihar, Haryana and Rajasthan with 14 per cent followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with 13 per cent and Punjab with 12 per cent.

OUT OF THE TOTAL 4118 MLAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY 9 PERCENT WERE WOMEN.

However, the recent elections have seen a very positive change in these statistics. In many constituencies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, women voters have outnumbered men. According to a report published by Economic Times there is a 4% jump in women voting in MP from 70.11% in 2013 to 74.03%, while for men it on rose from 73.95% to 75.98% amounting to a 2% rise. When it comes to Chhattisgarh, women voters were reported higher than men in 24 seats out of 90 constituencies, which amount to 30% of the entire constituencies.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 18 December 2018.

Women representation in Indian politics has always been a cause of concern. Despite being accountable for 49% of the country’s population, their representation in political participation is extremely poor. The representation of women in Parliament and in decision making roles in public sphere is one of the key indicators of empowerment.

As per the report Women in Politics 2017 (IPU and UN), Lok Sabha had 64 women MPs (11.8 percent of 542 MPs) and Rajya Sabha had 27 (11 percent of 245 MPs). According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as on October 2016, out of the total 4118 members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) across the country, only 9 percent were women. Among the State assemblies, the highest percentage of women MLAs were from Bihar, Haryana and Rajasthan with 14 per cent followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with 13 per cent and Punjab with 12 per cent.

OUT OF THE TOTAL 4118 MLAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY 9 PERCENT WERE WOMEN.

However, the recent elections have seen a very positive change in these statistics. In many constituencies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, women voters have outnumbered men. According to a report published by Economic Times there is a 4% jump in women voting in MP from 70.11% in 2013 to 74.03%, while for men it on rose from 73.95% to 75.98% amounting to a 2% rise. When it comes to Chhattisgarh, women voters were reported higher than men in 24 seats out of 90 constituencies, which amount to 30% of the entire constituencies.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 18 December 2018.

Women representation in Indian politics has always been a cause of concern. Despite being accountable for 49% of the country’s population, their representation in political participation is extremely poor. The representation of women in Parliament and in decision making roles in public sphere is one of the key indicators of empowerment.

As per the report Women in Politics 2017 (IPU and UN), Lok Sabha had 64 women MPs (11.8 percent of 542 MPs) and Rajya Sabha had 27 (11 percent of 245 MPs). According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as on October 2016, out of the total 4118 members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) across the country, only 9 percent were women. Among the State assemblies, the highest percentage of women MLAs were from Bihar, Haryana and Rajasthan with 14 per cent followed by Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with 13 per cent and Punjab with 12 per cent.

OUT OF THE TOTAL 4118 MLAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY 9 PERCENT WERE WOMEN.

However, the recent elections have seen a very positive change in these statistics. In many constituencies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, women voters have outnumbered men. According to a report published by Economic Times there is a 4% jump in women voting in MP from 70.11% in 2013 to 74.03%, while for men it on rose from 73.95% to 75.98% amounting to a 2% rise. When it comes to Chhattisgarh, women voters were reported higher than men in 24 seats out of 90 constituencies, which amount to 30% of the entire constituencies.

Click here to read the full article published by Feminism in India on 18 December 2018.

51 women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, southern Turkey, made a joint statement calling for more gender equality in politics at workshop organized by UN Women.

Ahead of the local elections that will take place in March 2019 in Turkey, UN Women is organizing “Local Politics Workshops” that aim to empower women candidates in four different cities of Turkey. 51 women from five political parties who is running or planning to run in the local elections as well as civil society organizations participated at the first workshop in Adana, southern Turkey, between 14 and 16 December.

After the workshop, participants made a joint statement addressing all political parties, media, politicians and voters and they called for more gender equality in politics. “We want gender equality in politics. Equality empowers everyone!” declared women candidates.

The women specifically called political parties to ensure more space for women in the elections and support women’s participation at all levels of public policy-making without discrimination.

The three-day workshop aimed to improve the participants’ knowledge and skills as candidates. The participants were involved in sub workshops on gender awareness, transformative leadership, running as a woman, political parties, communication and social media, public speaking, violence against women in politics, funding and campaign management.

“I am happy that I run for candidacy. This training empowered me. I am now more determined as a politician,” said Siret Doğan, one of the participants who said that she was hesitant to run for candidacy before the workshop. Siret Doğan who participated the workshop from Gaziantep, located southeastern of Turkey, plans to run for membership of the council in Şahinbey province, Gaziantep. She has been an active member of the women branch of her party.

“I have now more knowledge about women’s political participation and feel that I gained self-confidence. I wish that men at policy-making levels should also attend these kinds of trainings with us so that they can see how they limit us,” said Türkan Pehlivan. Pehlivan who is the director of the Adana province in her party, is running for membership of council in Seyhan province, Adana,

“The presentation about transformational leadership was interesting. I see that the one who adapts to change quickly will survive, not the one who is the strongest,” said Sema Turan Yapıcı, an active member of civil society organizations and her party in Adana. She said that she would run for candidate for 2019 local elections.

Asuman Tapanyiğit, an active politician in Adana who has been in elected positions as member of provincial councils both in 2009 and 2011, said that the workshop on communications made her understand the importance of communications to reach out to voters. “After the workshop, I learned that I have to use social media more. I tweeted for the first time,” said Tapanyiğit.

“Communication with target audiences at the right place and at the right time is very important. Political parties can only reach their target audience with proper campaigns. My self-confidence is strong but now I feel that I am more empowered,” said Fatma Arguz, an active member and vice coordinator of her party in Adana. She is running for membership of provincial council in Adana in the local elections in 2019.

The workshops are organized within the "Gender Equality in Political Leadership and Participation in Turkey" project funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

JOINT STATEMENT

We, as women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, came together at the “Women Politics Workshop” organized by UN Women. We discussed and agreed on the principles of respect, diversity and cooperation for more women candidates in politics and we are empowered together.

We call upon all politicians, political parties, media and voters:

We call upon political parties to give more space to women in local elections and to support women’s participation and leadership at all level levels of public policy-making without discrimination. We believe that women politicians will also strengthen political parties.

Politics is not just men’s work. We want gender equality in politics.

We want temporary special measures in line with international conventions that we have signed in order to increase women’s representation in politics. We want Political Parties and Election Law and local government laws to be reformulated in order to contribute to gender equality.

We want media to use non-discriminatory, gender-sensitive language towards women politicians.

As women, in cities we live in, we claim to be equal partners in decision making to bring solutions to our local issues and in connection with we want local government budgets to be gender sensitive.

Equality empowers everyone! We want to work side by side with men in the field of gender equality.

We call upon all voters to support women candidates in order to transform the cities we live in with a gender equality perspective.

We believe that gender equality in politics will strengthen democracy.

Source: UN Women.

51 women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, southern Turkey, made a joint statement calling for more gender equality in politics at workshop organized by UN Women.

Ahead of the local elections that will take place in March 2019 in Turkey, UN Women is organizing “Local Politics Workshops” that aim to empower women candidates in four different cities of Turkey. 51 women from five political parties who is running or planning to run in the local elections as well as civil society organizations participated at the first workshop in Adana, southern Turkey, between 14 and 16 December.

After the workshop, participants made a joint statement addressing all political parties, media, politicians and voters and they called for more gender equality in politics. “We want gender equality in politics. Equality empowers everyone!” declared women candidates.

The women specifically called political parties to ensure more space for women in the elections and support women’s participation at all levels of public policy-making without discrimination.

The three-day workshop aimed to improve the participants’ knowledge and skills as candidates. The participants were involved in sub workshops on gender awareness, transformative leadership, running as a woman, political parties, communication and social media, public speaking, violence against women in politics, funding and campaign management.

“I am happy that I run for candidacy. This training empowered me. I am now more determined as a politician,” said Siret Doğan, one of the participants who said that she was hesitant to run for candidacy before the workshop. Siret Doğan who participated the workshop from Gaziantep, located southeastern of Turkey, plans to run for membership of the council in Şahinbey province, Gaziantep. She has been an active member of the women branch of her party.

“I have now more knowledge about women’s political participation and feel that I gained self-confidence. I wish that men at policy-making levels should also attend these kinds of trainings with us so that they can see how they limit us,” said Türkan Pehlivan. Pehlivan who is the director of the Adana province in her party, is running for membership of council in Seyhan province, Adana,

“The presentation about transformational leadership was interesting. I see that the one who adapts to change quickly will survive, not the one who is the strongest,” said Sema Turan Yapıcı, an active member of civil society organizations and her party in Adana. She said that she would run for candidate for 2019 local elections.

Asuman Tapanyiğit, an active politician in Adana who has been in elected positions as member of provincial councils both in 2009 and 2011, said that the workshop on communications made her understand the importance of communications to reach out to voters. “After the workshop, I learned that I have to use social media more. I tweeted for the first time,” said Tapanyiğit.

“Communication with target audiences at the right place and at the right time is very important. Political parties can only reach their target audience with proper campaigns. My self-confidence is strong but now I feel that I am more empowered,” said Fatma Arguz, an active member and vice coordinator of her party in Adana. She is running for membership of provincial council in Adana in the local elections in 2019.

The workshops are organized within the "Gender Equality in Political Leadership and Participation in Turkey" project funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

JOINT STATEMENT

We, as women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, came together at the “Women Politics Workshop” organized by UN Women. We discussed and agreed on the principles of respect, diversity and cooperation for more women candidates in politics and we are empowered together.

We call upon all politicians, political parties, media and voters:

We call upon political parties to give more space to women in local elections and to support women’s participation and leadership at all level levels of public policy-making without discrimination. We believe that women politicians will also strengthen political parties.

Politics is not just men’s work. We want gender equality in politics.

We want temporary special measures in line with international conventions that we have signed in order to increase women’s representation in politics. We want Political Parties and Election Law and local government laws to be reformulated in order to contribute to gender equality.

We want media to use non-discriminatory, gender-sensitive language towards women politicians.

As women, in cities we live in, we claim to be equal partners in decision making to bring solutions to our local issues and in connection with we want local government budgets to be gender sensitive.

Equality empowers everyone! We want to work side by side with men in the field of gender equality.

We call upon all voters to support women candidates in order to transform the cities we live in with a gender equality perspective.

We believe that gender equality in politics will strengthen democracy.

Source: UN Women.

51 women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, southern Turkey, made a joint statement calling for more gender equality in politics at workshop organized by UN Women.

Ahead of the local elections that will take place in March 2019 in Turkey, UN Women is organizing “Local Politics Workshops” that aim to empower women candidates in four different cities of Turkey. 51 women from five political parties who is running or planning to run in the local elections as well as civil society organizations participated at the first workshop in Adana, southern Turkey, between 14 and 16 December.

After the workshop, participants made a joint statement addressing all political parties, media, politicians and voters and they called for more gender equality in politics. “We want gender equality in politics. Equality empowers everyone!” declared women candidates.

The women specifically called political parties to ensure more space for women in the elections and support women’s participation at all levels of public policy-making without discrimination.

The three-day workshop aimed to improve the participants’ knowledge and skills as candidates. The participants were involved in sub workshops on gender awareness, transformative leadership, running as a woman, political parties, communication and social media, public speaking, violence against women in politics, funding and campaign management.

“I am happy that I run for candidacy. This training empowered me. I am now more determined as a politician,” said Siret Doğan, one of the participants who said that she was hesitant to run for candidacy before the workshop. Siret Doğan who participated the workshop from Gaziantep, located southeastern of Turkey, plans to run for membership of the council in Şahinbey province, Gaziantep. She has been an active member of the women branch of her party.

“I have now more knowledge about women’s political participation and feel that I gained self-confidence. I wish that men at policy-making levels should also attend these kinds of trainings with us so that they can see how they limit us,” said Türkan Pehlivan. Pehlivan who is the director of the Adana province in her party, is running for membership of council in Seyhan province, Adana,

“The presentation about transformational leadership was interesting. I see that the one who adapts to change quickly will survive, not the one who is the strongest,” said Sema Turan Yapıcı, an active member of civil society organizations and her party in Adana. She said that she would run for candidate for 2019 local elections.

Asuman Tapanyiğit, an active politician in Adana who has been in elected positions as member of provincial councils both in 2009 and 2011, said that the workshop on communications made her understand the importance of communications to reach out to voters. “After the workshop, I learned that I have to use social media more. I tweeted for the first time,” said Tapanyiğit.

“Communication with target audiences at the right place and at the right time is very important. Political parties can only reach their target audience with proper campaigns. My self-confidence is strong but now I feel that I am more empowered,” said Fatma Arguz, an active member and vice coordinator of her party in Adana. She is running for membership of provincial council in Adana in the local elections in 2019.

The workshops are organized within the "Gender Equality in Political Leadership and Participation in Turkey" project funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

JOINT STATEMENT

We, as women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, came together at the “Women Politics Workshop” organized by UN Women. We discussed and agreed on the principles of respect, diversity and cooperation for more women candidates in politics and we are empowered together.

We call upon all politicians, political parties, media and voters:

We call upon political parties to give more space to women in local elections and to support women’s participation and leadership at all level levels of public policy-making without discrimination. We believe that women politicians will also strengthen political parties.

Politics is not just men’s work. We want gender equality in politics.

We want temporary special measures in line with international conventions that we have signed in order to increase women’s representation in politics. We want Political Parties and Election Law and local government laws to be reformulated in order to contribute to gender equality.

We want media to use non-discriminatory, gender-sensitive language towards women politicians.

As women, in cities we live in, we claim to be equal partners in decision making to bring solutions to our local issues and in connection with we want local government budgets to be gender sensitive.

Equality empowers everyone! We want to work side by side with men in the field of gender equality.

We call upon all voters to support women candidates in order to transform the cities we live in with a gender equality perspective.

We believe that gender equality in politics will strengthen democracy.

Source: UN Women.

51 women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, southern Turkey, made a joint statement calling for more gender equality in politics at workshop organized by UN Women.

Ahead of the local elections that will take place in March 2019 in Turkey, UN Women is organizing “Local Politics Workshops” that aim to empower women candidates in four different cities of Turkey. 51 women from five political parties who is running or planning to run in the local elections as well as civil society organizations participated at the first workshop in Adana, southern Turkey, between 14 and 16 December.

After the workshop, participants made a joint statement addressing all political parties, media, politicians and voters and they called for more gender equality in politics. “We want gender equality in politics. Equality empowers everyone!” declared women candidates.

The women specifically called political parties to ensure more space for women in the elections and support women’s participation at all levels of public policy-making without discrimination.

The three-day workshop aimed to improve the participants’ knowledge and skills as candidates. The participants were involved in sub workshops on gender awareness, transformative leadership, running as a woman, political parties, communication and social media, public speaking, violence against women in politics, funding and campaign management.

“I am happy that I run for candidacy. This training empowered me. I am now more determined as a politician,” said Siret Doğan, one of the participants who said that she was hesitant to run for candidacy before the workshop. Siret Doğan who participated the workshop from Gaziantep, located southeastern of Turkey, plans to run for membership of the council in Şahinbey province, Gaziantep. She has been an active member of the women branch of her party.

“I have now more knowledge about women’s political participation and feel that I gained self-confidence. I wish that men at policy-making levels should also attend these kinds of trainings with us so that they can see how they limit us,” said Türkan Pehlivan. Pehlivan who is the director of the Adana province in her party, is running for membership of council in Seyhan province, Adana,

“The presentation about transformational leadership was interesting. I see that the one who adapts to change quickly will survive, not the one who is the strongest,” said Sema Turan Yapıcı, an active member of civil society organizations and her party in Adana. She said that she would run for candidate for 2019 local elections.

Asuman Tapanyiğit, an active politician in Adana who has been in elected positions as member of provincial councils both in 2009 and 2011, said that the workshop on communications made her understand the importance of communications to reach out to voters. “After the workshop, I learned that I have to use social media more. I tweeted for the first time,” said Tapanyiğit.

“Communication with target audiences at the right place and at the right time is very important. Political parties can only reach their target audience with proper campaigns. My self-confidence is strong but now I feel that I am more empowered,” said Fatma Arguz, an active member and vice coordinator of her party in Adana. She is running for membership of provincial council in Adana in the local elections in 2019.

The workshops are organized within the "Gender Equality in Political Leadership and Participation in Turkey" project funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

JOINT STATEMENT

We, as women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, came together at the “Women Politics Workshop” organized by UN Women. We discussed and agreed on the principles of respect, diversity and cooperation for more women candidates in politics and we are empowered together.

We call upon all politicians, political parties, media and voters:

We call upon political parties to give more space to women in local elections and to support women’s participation and leadership at all level levels of public policy-making without discrimination. We believe that women politicians will also strengthen political parties.

Politics is not just men’s work. We want gender equality in politics.

We want temporary special measures in line with international conventions that we have signed in order to increase women’s representation in politics. We want Political Parties and Election Law and local government laws to be reformulated in order to contribute to gender equality.

We want media to use non-discriminatory, gender-sensitive language towards women politicians.

As women, in cities we live in, we claim to be equal partners in decision making to bring solutions to our local issues and in connection with we want local government budgets to be gender sensitive.

Equality empowers everyone! We want to work side by side with men in the field of gender equality.

We call upon all voters to support women candidates in order to transform the cities we live in with a gender equality perspective.

We believe that gender equality in politics will strengthen democracy.

Source: UN Women.

51 women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, southern Turkey, made a joint statement calling for more gender equality in politics at workshop organized by UN Women.

Ahead of the local elections that will take place in March 2019 in Turkey, UN Women is organizing “Local Politics Workshops” that aim to empower women candidates in four different cities of Turkey. 51 women from five political parties who is running or planning to run in the local elections as well as civil society organizations participated at the first workshop in Adana, southern Turkey, between 14 and 16 December.

After the workshop, participants made a joint statement addressing all political parties, media, politicians and voters and they called for more gender equality in politics. “We want gender equality in politics. Equality empowers everyone!” declared women candidates.

The women specifically called political parties to ensure more space for women in the elections and support women’s participation at all levels of public policy-making without discrimination.

The three-day workshop aimed to improve the participants’ knowledge and skills as candidates. The participants were involved in sub workshops on gender awareness, transformative leadership, running as a woman, political parties, communication and social media, public speaking, violence against women in politics, funding and campaign management.

“I am happy that I run for candidacy. This training empowered me. I am now more determined as a politician,” said Siret Doğan, one of the participants who said that she was hesitant to run for candidacy before the workshop. Siret Doğan who participated the workshop from Gaziantep, located southeastern of Turkey, plans to run for membership of the council in Şahinbey province, Gaziantep. She has been an active member of the women branch of her party.

“I have now more knowledge about women’s political participation and feel that I gained self-confidence. I wish that men at policy-making levels should also attend these kinds of trainings with us so that they can see how they limit us,” said Türkan Pehlivan. Pehlivan who is the director of the Adana province in her party, is running for membership of council in Seyhan province, Adana,

“The presentation about transformational leadership was interesting. I see that the one who adapts to change quickly will survive, not the one who is the strongest,” said Sema Turan Yapıcı, an active member of civil society organizations and her party in Adana. She said that she would run for candidate for 2019 local elections.

Asuman Tapanyiğit, an active politician in Adana who has been in elected positions as member of provincial councils both in 2009 and 2011, said that the workshop on communications made her understand the importance of communications to reach out to voters. “After the workshop, I learned that I have to use social media more. I tweeted for the first time,” said Tapanyiğit.

“Communication with target audiences at the right place and at the right time is very important. Political parties can only reach their target audience with proper campaigns. My self-confidence is strong but now I feel that I am more empowered,” said Fatma Arguz, an active member and vice coordinator of her party in Adana. She is running for membership of provincial council in Adana in the local elections in 2019.

The workshops are organized within the "Gender Equality in Political Leadership and Participation in Turkey" project funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

JOINT STATEMENT

We, as women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, came together at the “Women Politics Workshop” organized by UN Women. We discussed and agreed on the principles of respect, diversity and cooperation for more women candidates in politics and we are empowered together.

We call upon all politicians, political parties, media and voters:

We call upon political parties to give more space to women in local elections and to support women’s participation and leadership at all level levels of public policy-making without discrimination. We believe that women politicians will also strengthen political parties.

Politics is not just men’s work. We want gender equality in politics.

We want temporary special measures in line with international conventions that we have signed in order to increase women’s representation in politics. We want Political Parties and Election Law and local government laws to be reformulated in order to contribute to gender equality.

We want media to use non-discriminatory, gender-sensitive language towards women politicians.

As women, in cities we live in, we claim to be equal partners in decision making to bring solutions to our local issues and in connection with we want local government budgets to be gender sensitive.

Equality empowers everyone! We want to work side by side with men in the field of gender equality.

We call upon all voters to support women candidates in order to transform the cities we live in with a gender equality perspective.

We believe that gender equality in politics will strengthen democracy.

Source: UN Women.

51 women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, southern Turkey, made a joint statement calling for more gender equality in politics at workshop organized by UN Women.

Ahead of the local elections that will take place in March 2019 in Turkey, UN Women is organizing “Local Politics Workshops” that aim to empower women candidates in four different cities of Turkey. 51 women from five political parties who is running or planning to run in the local elections as well as civil society organizations participated at the first workshop in Adana, southern Turkey, between 14 and 16 December.

After the workshop, participants made a joint statement addressing all political parties, media, politicians and voters and they called for more gender equality in politics. “We want gender equality in politics. Equality empowers everyone!” declared women candidates.

The women specifically called political parties to ensure more space for women in the elections and support women’s participation at all levels of public policy-making without discrimination.

The three-day workshop aimed to improve the participants’ knowledge and skills as candidates. The participants were involved in sub workshops on gender awareness, transformative leadership, running as a woman, political parties, communication and social media, public speaking, violence against women in politics, funding and campaign management.

“I am happy that I run for candidacy. This training empowered me. I am now more determined as a politician,” said Siret Doğan, one of the participants who said that she was hesitant to run for candidacy before the workshop. Siret Doğan who participated the workshop from Gaziantep, located southeastern of Turkey, plans to run for membership of the council in Şahinbey province, Gaziantep. She has been an active member of the women branch of her party.

“I have now more knowledge about women’s political participation and feel that I gained self-confidence. I wish that men at policy-making levels should also attend these kinds of trainings with us so that they can see how they limit us,” said Türkan Pehlivan. Pehlivan who is the director of the Adana province in her party, is running for membership of council in Seyhan province, Adana,

“The presentation about transformational leadership was interesting. I see that the one who adapts to change quickly will survive, not the one who is the strongest,” said Sema Turan Yapıcı, an active member of civil society organizations and her party in Adana. She said that she would run for candidate for 2019 local elections.

Asuman Tapanyiğit, an active politician in Adana who has been in elected positions as member of provincial councils both in 2009 and 2011, said that the workshop on communications made her understand the importance of communications to reach out to voters. “After the workshop, I learned that I have to use social media more. I tweeted for the first time,” said Tapanyiğit.

“Communication with target audiences at the right place and at the right time is very important. Political parties can only reach their target audience with proper campaigns. My self-confidence is strong but now I feel that I am more empowered,” said Fatma Arguz, an active member and vice coordinator of her party in Adana. She is running for membership of provincial council in Adana in the local elections in 2019.

The workshops are organized within the "Gender Equality in Political Leadership and Participation in Turkey" project funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

JOINT STATEMENT

We, as women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, came together at the “Women Politics Workshop” organized by UN Women. We discussed and agreed on the principles of respect, diversity and cooperation for more women candidates in politics and we are empowered together.

We call upon all politicians, political parties, media and voters:

We call upon political parties to give more space to women in local elections and to support women’s participation and leadership at all level levels of public policy-making without discrimination. We believe that women politicians will also strengthen political parties.

Politics is not just men’s work. We want gender equality in politics.

We want temporary special measures in line with international conventions that we have signed in order to increase women’s representation in politics. We want Political Parties and Election Law and local government laws to be reformulated in order to contribute to gender equality.

We want media to use non-discriminatory, gender-sensitive language towards women politicians.

As women, in cities we live in, we claim to be equal partners in decision making to bring solutions to our local issues and in connection with we want local government budgets to be gender sensitive.

Equality empowers everyone! We want to work side by side with men in the field of gender equality.

We call upon all voters to support women candidates in order to transform the cities we live in with a gender equality perspective.

We believe that gender equality in politics will strengthen democracy.

Source: UN Women.

51 women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, southern Turkey, made a joint statement calling for more gender equality in politics at workshop organized by UN Women.

Ahead of the local elections that will take place in March 2019 in Turkey, UN Women is organizing “Local Politics Workshops” that aim to empower women candidates in four different cities of Turkey. 51 women from five political parties who is running or planning to run in the local elections as well as civil society organizations participated at the first workshop in Adana, southern Turkey, between 14 and 16 December.

After the workshop, participants made a joint statement addressing all political parties, media, politicians and voters and they called for more gender equality in politics. “We want gender equality in politics. Equality empowers everyone!” declared women candidates.

The women specifically called political parties to ensure more space for women in the elections and support women’s participation at all levels of public policy-making without discrimination.

The three-day workshop aimed to improve the participants’ knowledge and skills as candidates. The participants were involved in sub workshops on gender awareness, transformative leadership, running as a woman, political parties, communication and social media, public speaking, violence against women in politics, funding and campaign management.

“I am happy that I run for candidacy. This training empowered me. I am now more determined as a politician,” said Siret Doğan, one of the participants who said that she was hesitant to run for candidacy before the workshop. Siret Doğan who participated the workshop from Gaziantep, located southeastern of Turkey, plans to run for membership of the council in Şahinbey province, Gaziantep. She has been an active member of the women branch of her party.

“I have now more knowledge about women’s political participation and feel that I gained self-confidence. I wish that men at policy-making levels should also attend these kinds of trainings with us so that they can see how they limit us,” said Türkan Pehlivan. Pehlivan who is the director of the Adana province in her party, is running for membership of council in Seyhan province, Adana,

“The presentation about transformational leadership was interesting. I see that the one who adapts to change quickly will survive, not the one who is the strongest,” said Sema Turan Yapıcı, an active member of civil society organizations and her party in Adana. She said that she would run for candidate for 2019 local elections.

Asuman Tapanyiğit, an active politician in Adana who has been in elected positions as member of provincial councils both in 2009 and 2011, said that the workshop on communications made her understand the importance of communications to reach out to voters. “After the workshop, I learned that I have to use social media more. I tweeted for the first time,” said Tapanyiğit.

“Communication with target audiences at the right place and at the right time is very important. Political parties can only reach their target audience with proper campaigns. My self-confidence is strong but now I feel that I am more empowered,” said Fatma Arguz, an active member and vice coordinator of her party in Adana. She is running for membership of provincial council in Adana in the local elections in 2019.

The workshops are organized within the "Gender Equality in Political Leadership and Participation in Turkey" project funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

JOINT STATEMENT

We, as women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, came together at the “Women Politics Workshop” organized by UN Women. We discussed and agreed on the principles of respect, diversity and cooperation for more women candidates in politics and we are empowered together.

We call upon all politicians, political parties, media and voters:

We call upon political parties to give more space to women in local elections and to support women’s participation and leadership at all level levels of public policy-making without discrimination. We believe that women politicians will also strengthen political parties.

Politics is not just men’s work. We want gender equality in politics.

We want temporary special measures in line with international conventions that we have signed in order to increase women’s representation in politics. We want Political Parties and Election Law and local government laws to be reformulated in order to contribute to gender equality.

We want media to use non-discriminatory, gender-sensitive language towards women politicians.

As women, in cities we live in, we claim to be equal partners in decision making to bring solutions to our local issues and in connection with we want local government budgets to be gender sensitive.

Equality empowers everyone! We want to work side by side with men in the field of gender equality.

We call upon all voters to support women candidates in order to transform the cities we live in with a gender equality perspective.

We believe that gender equality in politics will strengthen democracy.

Source: UN Women.

51 women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, southern Turkey, made a joint statement calling for more gender equality in politics at workshop organized by UN Women.

Ahead of the local elections that will take place in March 2019 in Turkey, UN Women is organizing “Local Politics Workshops” that aim to empower women candidates in four different cities of Turkey. 51 women from five political parties who is running or planning to run in the local elections as well as civil society organizations participated at the first workshop in Adana, southern Turkey, between 14 and 16 December.

After the workshop, participants made a joint statement addressing all political parties, media, politicians and voters and they called for more gender equality in politics. “We want gender equality in politics. Equality empowers everyone!” declared women candidates.

The women specifically called political parties to ensure more space for women in the elections and support women’s participation at all levels of public policy-making without discrimination.

The three-day workshop aimed to improve the participants’ knowledge and skills as candidates. The participants were involved in sub workshops on gender awareness, transformative leadership, running as a woman, political parties, communication and social media, public speaking, violence against women in politics, funding and campaign management.

“I am happy that I run for candidacy. This training empowered me. I am now more determined as a politician,” said Siret Doğan, one of the participants who said that she was hesitant to run for candidacy before the workshop. Siret Doğan who participated the workshop from Gaziantep, located southeastern of Turkey, plans to run for membership of the council in Şahinbey province, Gaziantep. She has been an active member of the women branch of her party.

“I have now more knowledge about women’s political participation and feel that I gained self-confidence. I wish that men at policy-making levels should also attend these kinds of trainings with us so that they can see how they limit us,” said Türkan Pehlivan. Pehlivan who is the director of the Adana province in her party, is running for membership of council in Seyhan province, Adana,

“The presentation about transformational leadership was interesting. I see that the one who adapts to change quickly will survive, not the one who is the strongest,” said Sema Turan Yapıcı, an active member of civil society organizations and her party in Adana. She said that she would run for candidate for 2019 local elections.

Asuman Tapanyiğit, an active politician in Adana who has been in elected positions as member of provincial councils both in 2009 and 2011, said that the workshop on communications made her understand the importance of communications to reach out to voters. “After the workshop, I learned that I have to use social media more. I tweeted for the first time,” said Tapanyiğit.

“Communication with target audiences at the right place and at the right time is very important. Political parties can only reach their target audience with proper campaigns. My self-confidence is strong but now I feel that I am more empowered,” said Fatma Arguz, an active member and vice coordinator of her party in Adana. She is running for membership of provincial council in Adana in the local elections in 2019.

The workshops are organized within the "Gender Equality in Political Leadership and Participation in Turkey" project funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

JOINT STATEMENT

We, as women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, came together at the “Women Politics Workshop” organized by UN Women. We discussed and agreed on the principles of respect, diversity and cooperation for more women candidates in politics and we are empowered together.

We call upon all politicians, political parties, media and voters:

We call upon political parties to give more space to women in local elections and to support women’s participation and leadership at all level levels of public policy-making without discrimination. We believe that women politicians will also strengthen political parties.

Politics is not just men’s work. We want gender equality in politics.

We want temporary special measures in line with international conventions that we have signed in order to increase women’s representation in politics. We want Political Parties and Election Law and local government laws to be reformulated in order to contribute to gender equality.

We want media to use non-discriminatory, gender-sensitive language towards women politicians.

As women, in cities we live in, we claim to be equal partners in decision making to bring solutions to our local issues and in connection with we want local government budgets to be gender sensitive.

Equality empowers everyone! We want to work side by side with men in the field of gender equality.

We call upon all voters to support women candidates in order to transform the cities we live in with a gender equality perspective.

We believe that gender equality in politics will strengthen democracy.

Source: UN Women.

51 women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, southern Turkey, made a joint statement calling for more gender equality in politics at workshop organized by UN Women.

Ahead of the local elections that will take place in March 2019 in Turkey, UN Women is organizing “Local Politics Workshops” that aim to empower women candidates in four different cities of Turkey. 51 women from five political parties who is running or planning to run in the local elections as well as civil society organizations participated at the first workshop in Adana, southern Turkey, between 14 and 16 December.

After the workshop, participants made a joint statement addressing all political parties, media, politicians and voters and they called for more gender equality in politics. “We want gender equality in politics. Equality empowers everyone!” declared women candidates.

The women specifically called political parties to ensure more space for women in the elections and support women’s participation at all levels of public policy-making without discrimination.

The three-day workshop aimed to improve the participants’ knowledge and skills as candidates. The participants were involved in sub workshops on gender awareness, transformative leadership, running as a woman, political parties, communication and social media, public speaking, violence against women in politics, funding and campaign management.

“I am happy that I run for candidacy. This training empowered me. I am now more determined as a politician,” said Siret Doğan, one of the participants who said that she was hesitant to run for candidacy before the workshop. Siret Doğan who participated the workshop from Gaziantep, located southeastern of Turkey, plans to run for membership of the council in Şahinbey province, Gaziantep. She has been an active member of the women branch of her party.

“I have now more knowledge about women’s political participation and feel that I gained self-confidence. I wish that men at policy-making levels should also attend these kinds of trainings with us so that they can see how they limit us,” said Türkan Pehlivan. Pehlivan who is the director of the Adana province in her party, is running for membership of council in Seyhan province, Adana,

“The presentation about transformational leadership was interesting. I see that the one who adapts to change quickly will survive, not the one who is the strongest,” said Sema Turan Yapıcı, an active member of civil society organizations and her party in Adana. She said that she would run for candidate for 2019 local elections.

Asuman Tapanyiğit, an active politician in Adana who has been in elected positions as member of provincial councils both in 2009 and 2011, said that the workshop on communications made her understand the importance of communications to reach out to voters. “After the workshop, I learned that I have to use social media more. I tweeted for the first time,” said Tapanyiğit.

“Communication with target audiences at the right place and at the right time is very important. Political parties can only reach their target audience with proper campaigns. My self-confidence is strong but now I feel that I am more empowered,” said Fatma Arguz, an active member and vice coordinator of her party in Adana. She is running for membership of provincial council in Adana in the local elections in 2019.

The workshops are organized within the "Gender Equality in Political Leadership and Participation in Turkey" project funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

JOINT STATEMENT

We, as women from different political parties and civil society organizations in Adana, came together at the “Women Politics Workshop” organized by UN Women. We discussed and agreed on the principles of respect, diversity and cooperation for more women candidates in politics and we are empowered together.

We call upon all politicians, political parties, media and voters:

We call upon political parties to give more space to women in local elections and to support women’s participation and leadership at all level levels of public policy-making without discrimination. We believe that women politicians will also strengthen political parties.

Politics is not just men’s work. We want gender equality in politics.

We want temporary special measures in line with international conventions that we have signed in order to increase women’s representation in politics. We want Political Parties and Election Law and local government laws to be reformulated in order to contribute to gender equality.

We want media to use non-discriminatory, gender-sensitive language towards women politicians.

As women, in cities we live in, we claim to be equal partners in decision making to bring solutions to our local issues and in connection with we want local government budgets to be gender sensitive.

Equality empowers everyone! We want to work side by side with men in the field of gender equality.

We call upon all voters to support women candidates in order to transform the cities we live in with a gender equality perspective.

We believe that gender equality in politics will strengthen democracy.

Source: UN Women.