June 1, 2026
The last woman standing
Over the past two decades, Turkey has undergone a profound authoritarian transformation.
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April 17, 2026
Digital violence affects how long women stay in politics
The Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TGNA) Committee on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men (KEFEK) came together in Nevşehir, in cooperation with the British Embassy Ankara and UN Women Türkiye, to strengthen the joint fight against technology-fa
February 23, 2026
Turkey falls to 106th place in global women’s peace and security index
Turkey was ranked 106th out of 183 countries in the 2025/26 Global Women Peace and Security Index (WPS Index), down from 99th in the previous edition, according to a biennial
Women’s rights in Turkey: 2025 in Review
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January 19, 2026
Women’s rights in Turkey: 2025 in Review
The state of women’s rights in Turkey showed no meaningful improvement in 2025, as longstanding problems persisted and new challenges emerged.
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The state of women’s rights in Turkey showed no meaningful improvement in 2025, as longstanding problems persisted and new challenges emerged.
“Gender Justice” versus “Gender Equality”: Elite Women’s Framing for Political Representation in Iran and Turkey
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October 15, 2025
“Gender Justice” versus “Gender Equality”: Elite Women’s Framing for Political Representation in Iran and Turkey
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To Boycott or Participate? Explaining Women in Iran’s and Turkey’s Recent Elections
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October 15, 2025
To Boycott or Participate? Explaining Women in Iran’s and Turkey’s Recent Elections
On March 1, 2024, Iran held the first round of its parliamentary elections, marking the 12th time since the 1979 revolution that Iranians elected members of the national parliament.
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On March 1, 2024, Iran held the first round of its parliamentary elections, marking the 12th time since the 1979 revolution that Iranians elected members of the national parliament.
Turkey: Sinem Dedetas Is the Future of the Women-Led Opposition
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September 23, 2024
Turkey: Sinem Dedetas Is the Future of the Women-Led Opposition
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu made headlines in April after coasting to a second term in office by nearly 12 percentage points.
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu made headlines in April after coasting to a second term in office by nearly 12 percentage points.
July 19, 2024
Beijing+30 Youth Blog: Legal, social, economic, and political changes are crucial for a more just world
“Gender equality is more than a goal in itself.