In Türkiye, UN Women works towards the overarching goal of: “Women and girls, including those at greatest risk of being left behind, fully exercise their human rights, enjoy a life free from violence and discrimination, and lead, influence and benefit from sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development towards the advancement of gender equality in Türkiye.”
UN Women works in four thematic areas:
(1) governance and participation in public life;
(2) women’s economic empowerment;
(3) ending violence against women and girls; and
(4) women, peace and security, humanitarian action and disaster risk reduction.
Operating since 2012 in the country, UN Women implements programmes and projects that aim to advance gender equality, improve women’s access to rights and services in political, social and economic life and combat gender stereotypes, discrimination and violence, as required by international and national legal and policy commitments.
UN Women collaborates with numerous partners, including central and local level government authorities, civil society organizations, women’s organizations and platforms, academia, private sector companies and other UN agencies.