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Study on violence against women in politics in Türkiye is published

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January 17, 2024

Study on violence against women in politics in Türkiye is published

A Qualitative Study on Violence against Women in Politics in Türkiye, prepared in cooperation with UN Women and Terra Development Cooperative, was introduced at an event organized in Ankara.

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A Qualitative Study on Violence against Women in Politics in Türkiye, prepared in cooperation with UN Women and Terra Development Cooperative, was introduced at an event organized in Ankara.

Daily Sabah
December 5, 2023
Turkish women mark 89 years of full political rights, to vote, hold office

One of the first few countries to introduce suffrage for women and their election to office, Türkiye marks the 89th anniversary of the constitutional amendment, with more women in political offices though they are still outnumbered by men.

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September 6, 2023
New accusation to imprisoned Kurdish women politicians: 'producing alcohol in prison'



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August 21, 2023
Türkiye: CHP pledges to increase women's representation in local govts








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June 9, 2023
Who is Hafize Gaye Erkan, Turkey’s new central bank chief?



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May 19, 2023
Women's representation in Turkiye Parliament at highest level in history

Women's representation in the Turkish Parliament will be the highest level in history after Sunday's parliamentary elections, Anadolu News Agency reports.

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Women’s representation in Turkey’s new parliament increases to 20 percent but remains low

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May 16, 2023

Women’s representation in Turkey’s new parliament increases to 20 percent but remains low

Among the female candidates who were nominated by political parties for a seat in the Turkish parliament in the May 14 general election, 121 have been elected, corresponding to 20 percent of the 600-seat legislature, the Kronos news website reported.

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Among the female candidates who were nominated by political parties for a seat in the Turkish parliament in the May 14 general election, 121 have been elected, corresponding to 20 percent of the 600-seat legislature, the Kronos news website reported.

May 12, 2023
Women face political barriers ahead of Turkey elections

Polling shows that most Turks want more women involved in politics, but their underrepresentation continues.

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