Primary health care services are among the earliest and most accessible points of contact for women exposed violence. The capacity of health professionals to recognise signs of violence and to respond using appropriate, rights-based language and approaches plays a crucial role in the early identification of violence and in referring women to support and protection mechanisms. To strengthen and make this critical role visible, the Turkish Family Health and Planning Foundation (TAPV), a civil society partner of UN Women, is implementing a project.

As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, preserving the feminist legacy of this historic milestone has become more importan than ever. For 35 years, the Women’s Library and Information Centre Foundation has been archiving documents on women’s history and is now digitizing materials related to the Beijing process. Through a project launched in partnership with UN Women, the documents of three key figures who contributed to the Beijing process; Prof. Dr. Fatmagül Berktay, Prof. Dr. Yakın Ertürk, and Zeynep Oral are being preserved and carried forward as a legacy for future generations.

After the 2023 earthquakes, women and girls across the affected region saw their daily lives profoundly disrupted. Safe spaces became scarce, access to psychosocial support was limited, and essential services were often out of reach. In this difficult period, women’s organizations played a vital role in helping women reconnect with life and with one another. One such response was the establishment of the Women’s Life Centre, established in Adana by the Association for Women’s Freedom and Equality (KÖVED), a partner of UN Women.

#ForAllWomenandGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. In 2025, the world marks 30 years since the landmark 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Yakın Ertürk, an internationally recognized human rights advocate, academic, and former UN Special Rapporteur, reflects on the long road to gender equality and explains why women’s participation in peace and conflict negotiations is essential for a sustainable and just future.

UN Women Türkiye established a strategic partnership with the Turkish National Olympic Committee (TMOK) and the Turkish National Paralympic Committee (TMPK) under HeForShe initiative.

Organized in Ankara within the scope of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign and in collaboration with UN Women and UNFPA Türkiye Offices, with the support of European Union, the “End Digital Violence Full Stop!” workshop strengthened young people’s awareness and capacity to address digital violence. Throughout the program, participants discussed the layered nature of digital violence with experts, developed AI-supported tools, and made their experiences visible through art.

#ForAllWomenandGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. In 2025, the world marks 30 years since the landmark 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Halime Güner, one of Türkiye’s most enduring advocates for women’s rights, reflects on the role of grassroots activism, the impact of collective action, and the ongoing challenges in achieving gender equality.

UN Women, in collaboration with UN Volunteers, included 14 young volunteers in the “End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls. Full Stop” campaign. The young volunteers played an active role in the campaign, organized in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

Digital artist, AI practitioner, and musician Beyza Doğuç has been collaborating with UN Women Türkiye across multiple initiatives that bring together technology, creativity, and social impact. From her work in digital activism to her contributions as a supporter and volunteer in this year’s UN Women and UNFPA Türkiye’s joint 16 Days of Activism campaign, “End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls. Full Stop 🟠”, Beyza has helped shape new ways of thinking about safety, empowerment, and the role of AI in today’s digital ecosystem.

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, UN Women and UNFPA Türkiye are joining forces to address digital violence, one of the fastest-growing forms of abuse worldwide, through the campaign titled “End Digital Violence. Full Stop”, aiming to foster social awareness and collective responsibility. The campaign launch event was held in Ankara yesterday, accompanied by a digital art exhibition showcasing young people’s creative expressions on digital violence.

#ForAllWomenandGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Selma Acuner, a prominent gender equality advocate and policy negotiator, reflects on the importance of inclusive negotiation processes, civil society engagement, and the collective efforts that have driven the women’s movement forward.

In February 2023, a series of catastrophic earthquakes shook Türkiye, reducing entire neighborhoods to rubble and displacing millions. Among the hardest-hit regions was Adıyaman, where the struggle to rebuild continues even today.

UN Women Türkiye has appointed Eda Erdem, captain of the Türkiye Women’s National Volleyball Team and one of the country’s most celebrated athletes, as its new Goodwill Ambassador. This partnership aims to strengthen the leadership roles of women and girls and to advance gender equality.

New York, 15 September 2025 – The Gender Snapshot 2025 report, released by UN Women and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), shows that the world is at a crossroads. With investments, gender equality is within reach.

On World Humanitarian Day 2025, UN Women joins the global call to recognize the vital contributions of women humanitarian workers who risk their lives to help others in crisis. We met five social workers who stand beside women most affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye, helping them reclaim confidence, empowerment, and dignity.

As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 2025, UN Women Türkiye continues to foster feminist solidarity across generations through its Speed Dialogue Meetings. The latest of these dynamic gatherings took place in Diyarbakır, bringing together senior and young women’s rights activists from the region and neighboring provinces, providing a unique platform for activists to exchange experiences, ideas, and strategies to advance gender equality and build collective strength.

Conference on Women in Beijing – a defining moment in the global movement for gender equality. Prof. Dr. Gaye Erbatur, 74, a politician and advocate for women’s rights from Türkiye, reflects on the role of women in leadership, the importance of institutional reform, and the need to strengthen legal systems for gender equality.

#ForAllWomenAndGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. As the world reflects on the progress made – and the challenges that remain - feminist voices from every corner are rising in solidarity to demand a stronger, more resilient future #ForAllWomenAndGirls. Among the leading voices is Canan Güllü, a prominent figure in Türkiye’s feminist movement and the President of the Federation of Women Associations of Türkiye (TKDF) - an umbrella organization approaching its 50th anniversary in January 2026.

#ForAllWomenAndGirls is a rallying call for action, as we mark the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. As the world reflects on the progress made – and the challenges that remain - feminist voices from every corner are rising in solidarity to demand a stronger, more resilient future #ForAllWomenAndGirls. Among them is Gülfer Kırbaş, co-founder and co-general coordinator of the Çember Civil Initiative Association in Türkiye, who has been tirelessly working for women’s rights and empowerment for years -  even amid crises such as the pandemic and devastating earthquakes.

#ForAllWomenandGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. In 2025, the world marks 30 years since the landmark 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Prof. Dr. Feride Acar, a leading expert in international women’s rights and a key figure in gender equality advocacy, reflects on the need for intergenerational collaboration in advancing gender equality and tackling new forms of inequality that have emerged in recent decades.