Violence Against Women in Turkey and the Impact of Civil Society

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Published: Dec 29, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/hapscpbs.29489
Keywords:
women’s rights Turkey gender equality civil society Istanbul Convention
Eleni Ziabara
Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
Konstantina Mikroudaki
Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
Christina Papazafeiropoulou
Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
Abstract

In recent years, gender equality and women’s rights have been in the spotlight of international policymaking. However, in many cases, those efforts are not met with equal results. Women internationally continue to face discriminatory behavior and violence in all forms, both in socio-economic and political life. In Turkey, this issue remains largely unsanctioned, encouraging this type of violation of women’s basic human rights. Civil society organizations in Turkey play a very important part in applying pressure on the government and raising awareness on the importance of protecting women’s rights and eradicating gender-based violence. This policy brief examines the current situation of women rights in Turkey as well as the impact of civil society in the protection and empowerment of women.

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Eleni Ziabara, Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
Konstantina Mikroudaki, Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
Christina Papazafeiropoulou, Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
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