February 9, 2016
Women and Politics in Turkey
CaféBabel, the collaborative online magazine created by young Europeans in 2001, published an article on the relationship between women and politics in Turkey.
Türkiye
Şafak Pavey-Creating history, building a rights culture
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April 1, 2015
Şafak Pavey-Creating history, building a rights culture
As a young Turkish artist, she took a trip of self-discovery while attending film and art school in Zurich, Switzerland. Counting herself fortunate to be able to study abroad, the young woman felt the urge to grab every opportunity she could, including exploring the countryside.
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As a young Turkish artist, she took a trip of self-discovery while attending film and art school in Zurich, Switzerland. Counting herself fortunate to be able to study abroad, the young woman felt the urge to grab every opportunity she could, including exploring the countryside.
Beijing +20 National Review, Turkey
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September 22, 2014
Beijing +20 National Review, Turkey
The women’s movement which gained impetus during the 1980s, ratification of CEDAW in 1986,
establishment of the General Directorate on the Status of Women (GDSW) as a national mechanism in
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The women’s movement which gained impetus during the 1980s, ratification of CEDAW in 1986,
establishment of the General Directorate on the Status of Women (GDSW) as a national mechanism in
Beijing +20 National review, Georgia
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September 22, 2014
Beijing +20 National review, Georgia
Georgia became an independent state in 1991. Since independence, Georgia has made efforts to
improve the situation of women, but these efforts must be reviewed against the larger political
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Georgia became an independent state in 1991. Since independence, Georgia has made efforts to
improve the situation of women, but these efforts must be reviewed against the larger political
July 28, 2014
Women should not laugh in public, Turkish deputy PM says
Women should not laugh out loud in public, Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç has said while complaining about “moral corruption” in Turkey.
February 14, 2014
Women's rights in Turkey
Turkey has often been at the forefront of women's rights in the Middle East.
January 8, 2014
Where are Turkey's female politicians?
Dec. 5 marked the 79th anniversary of the day when Turkish women got the right to vote and be elected.
Where is women’s place in local government in Turkey?
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December 24, 2013
Where is women’s place in local government in Turkey?
Dec. 5 was the 79th anniversary of the day Turkish women were granted the right to vote and to be elected.
The confusion in the domestic and external agenda caused this gain to be celebrated less than it deserved.
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Dec. 5 was the 79th anniversary of the day Turkish women were granted the right to vote and to be elected.
The confusion in the domestic and external agenda caused this gain to be celebrated less than it deserved.
December 24, 2013
Where is women’s place in local government?, Turkey
Dec. 5 was the 79th anniversary of the day Turkish women were granted the right to vote and to be elected.
The confusion in the domestic and external agenda caused this gain to be celebrated less than it deserved.