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Turkish initiatives for women's leadership

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Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş has been advocating for increased female participation in various sectors of economic and environmental transformation. In September, during a meeting in Skopje, North Macedonia, Göktaş emphasized the necessity for women to become developers and decision-makers in technology and STEM fields to ensure ‘data justice’ and competitiveness. She proposed a cooperation model between Turkey and the Balkans to link regional entrepreneurial talent with Turkish industrial capacity, noting Turkey’s goal to reach 40.1% female employment. In October, the focus expanded to environmental leadership during the ‘Climate, Environment, Women 2030 – Governing Women Leaders Forum’ in Gaziantep. Organized in collaboration with UN Women and sponsored by Halkbank, Women, the forum highlighted women’s roles in green transformation. Göktaş argued that women are not merely victims of the climate crisis but are ‘central actors in finding solutions,’ noting their management of resources such as soil, water, and energy. During subsequent events in Gaziantep, Göktaş reiterated that climate goals cannot be achieved without empowering women. She also highlighted solutions’ to the importance of involving children in decision-making processes regarding climate change and the nation’s future. crisis. These discussions serve as a precursor to the COP31 summit to be hosted by Turkey in Antalya, which Göktaş has described as an ‘Implementation COP,’ signaling a shift from verbal commitments toward concrete actions on the ground. In October 2026, Göktaş continued COP.’ During her October 2026 programs in Gaziantep, reinforcing Göktaş reinforced that women are essential to the implementation of the upcoming COP31 summit. Alongside climate advocacy, she COP31. She also addressed broader social welfare initiatives, including and disability rights, noting that the number of disabled civil servants has increased fifteenfold since 2002, now exceeding 83,000. Additionally, she discussed the Family and Youth Fund. She noted Fund, reporting that over 261,000 young people have utilized marriage loans for individuals aged 18–29 credits, which have been increased from 150,000 TL to between 200,000 and 250,000 TL, with 261,854 young people having benefited from the fund TL to date. support young families. In meetings with martyrs' families and veterans, she also emphasized that a ‘terror-free Turkey’ is essential for national peace and stability.

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