# Turkish social security proposals for housewives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-social-security-proposals-for-housewives
> Updated: 2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, discussions emerged regarding legislative and political efforts to provide social security and retirement rights to housewives in Turkey.

A 40-article legislative proposal was submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. The bill aims to grant retirement and health insurance benefits to women performing unpaid domestic work and caregiving. Key provisions include counting domestic cleaning and care activities toward insurance periods, providing state-funded “respite care,” and offering free psychological support and legal counseling. The proposal also suggests that the Treasury cover insurance premiums and allows for the retroactive counting of years spent working in the home.

Following this, YENİ Parti leader Özgür Özel announced a similar social policy platform during a political tour. His proposal includes state-funded social security and retirement benefits for women unable to find formal employment due to domestic responsibilities, such as childcare or elderly care. Additionally, the party pledged to establish nurseries in every neighborhood to support working mothers.

During a visit to Kocaeli on August 28, 2026, Özel expanded on these welfare projects, reiterating the plan for a state-backed retirement system where the government would pay insurance premiums for women engaged in domestic labor, childcare, or care for the elderly and disabled. He also pledged to eliminate medical participation fees and prescription costs for retirees, and promised that families of martyrs would face no costs at hospitals, dentists, or pharmacies. Furthermore, Özel proposed a basic income project for citizens who are unable to find work.

## Claims

- Özgür Özel criticized the judicial process regarding Ekrem İmamoğlu, claiming his right to defense was restricted. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The Istanbul 4th Criminal Court of Peace ordered the seizure and cessation of printing for Ekrem İmamoğlu’s book, ‘Millet Şahidimdir’. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The YENİ Party is developing a project to provide state-backed social security and retirement benefits for housewives. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The YENİ Party aims to establish a nursery in every neighborhood to support working women. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The number of tailors in Karamürsel has decreased by approximately one-twentieth compared to the past. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Retiree purchasing power has dropped from 8 quarter gold coins twenty years ago to 2 today. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The YENİ Party promises to eliminate medical participation fees and prescription costs for retirees. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Indirect taxes are causing a significant financial burden on citizens. (single source)
- Ekrem İmamoğlu stated on social media that he will not back down or be silenced following the book ban. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: YENİ Parti leader Özgür Özel announces social welfare plans and criticizes book ban

YENİ Parti leader Özgür Özel announced plans for state-backed retirement for housewives and criticized the court order banning Ekrem İmamoğlu’s upcoming book, ‘Millet Şahidimdir’.

31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zgr-zel-visits-kocaeli-to-discuss-economy-and-social-policy

### 2026-08-22: Turkey legislative proposal targets social security for housewives

A new 40-article legislative proposal in Turkey aims to grant social security, retirement rights, and health insurance to millions of women performing unpaid domestic and caregiving work.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-legislative-proposal-targets-social-security-for-housewives

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