President Erdoğan Delivered Messages on March 8 International Women's Day
President Erdoğan emphasized his support - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered important messages on the occasion of March 8 International Women's Day. In his speech, President Erdoğan offered condolences to Iranian mothers, emphasizing that he shares their pain.
In his speech on this significant day, Erdoğan stated, "We have removed all obstacles," and noted the importance of strengthening women's position in society. He also referred to the Istanbul Convention, using the phrase, "It is not baseless treaties that live, but laws endure." This statement indicates that Turkey prioritizes domestic legislation in the protection of women's rights.
First Lady Emine Erdoğan also delivered a speech at the iftar program organized on the occasion of March 8 International Women's Day, emphasizing the importance of women's unity and solidarity.
Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, on the other hand, announced that they would facilitate the inclusion of women entrepreneurs and cooperatives into the supply chain. Minister Göktaş noted the importance of steps to be taken to increase women's economic independence.
These messages reaffirm Turkey's efforts to strengthen women's place in society, protect their rights, and more actively involve them in economic activities.