Pointing out the importance of International Women's Rights Day in a television program she participated in, Prime Minister's Chief Advisor Dr. Dr. Ahmet Savaşan, emphasized that women's equal participation in all areas of life is a necessity of the modern world.
Pointing out that December 5 is an important day of struggle and solidarity in which women all over the world have expressed their desire to live more humanely since the beginning of this century, Savaşan said, “December 5 creates an important opportunity to bring women's problems to the agenda, to raise awareness on this issue and to find solutions to the problems experienced.”.
FIGHTING WOMEN NEED TO BE EMPOWERED
Emphasizing the need to empower women for a democratic society Ahmet Warring, “We can talk about real progress in our country if our women benefit from equal opportunities and opportunities in all areas of life, from education to health, from the legislative, executive and judiciary to the business world, from politics to the economy, by expanding their working areas.”.
“WOMEN ARE IN THE MINORITY IN PARLIAMENT AND IN MANY OTHER PLACES”
Noting that despite the legal arrangements and positive steps taken, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) lags behind the modern world in terms of gender equality practices Ahmet Savaşan, He pointed out that it is thought-provoking that women, who have achieved great success in education, science, health, literature, art, press, tourism and many other fields, remain in the minority in the TRNC Parliament and many other decision-making points.
“OUR WOMEN WILL PLAY A LEADING ROLE IN BUILDING THE FUTURE”
Stating that although issues such as women abuse, violence against women and gender discrimination are addressed in our country, we are still far from the desired point Ahmet Savaşan, “On the 87th anniversary of the right of Turkish women to vote and be elected, I commemorate Mustafa Kemal Atatürk with respect and celebrate December 5, International Women's Rights Day, confident that our women will play a leading role in the construction of the future.”.
