# Turkish awareness campaigns against violence against women > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-awareness-campaigns-against-violence-against-women > Updated: 2026-11-03T06:36:02.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Turkish authorities and social service departments have conducted various regional initiatives to combat violence against women and increase awareness of support services. In Siirt, the Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services organized neighborhood meetings in the Bahçelievler district to provide information on the Violence Prevention and Monitoring Center (ŞÖNİM). These efforts, supported by local gendarmerie and police, focused on protective family services and counseling. Similarly, in Edirne, officials held an information campaign at the Lala Şahin Paşa Mosque to distribute brochures regarding Ministry of Family and Social Services support models. In Kocaeli, the Governor's Office and Metropolitan Municipality launched a campaign to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This initiative included the operation of an orange-themed tram displaying messages such as “Stop violence against women” and “Violence against women is a crime against humanity.” The campaign also promoted the Women Support Application (KADES) and the ALO 183 helpline, supplemented by seminars at Mother City centers. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: Kocaeli authorities launch tram campaign against violence against women Kocaeli authorities in Turkey have deployed a specially branded tram throughout November to raise awareness against violence against women and promote emergency support services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kocaeli-authorities-launch-tram-campaign-against-violence-against-women ### 2026-10-07: Turkish authorities hold awareness events to combat violence against women Authorities in Siirt and Edirne, Turkey, held community awareness events to provide information on combating violence against women and accessing support services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-authorities-hold-awareness-events-to-combat-violence-against-women --- Cite as: Turkish awareness campaigns against violence against women. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-awareness-campaigns-against-violence-against-women